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The EU AI Act Newsletter

Risto Uuk, Future of Life Institute

Up-to-date developments and analyses of the EU AI Act. Narrations of the “EU AI Act Newsletter”, a biweekly newsletter by Risto Uuk and The Future of Life Institute. ABOUT US The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is an independent non-profit working to reduce large-scale, extreme risks from transformative technologies. We also aim for the future development and use of these technologies to be beneficial to all. Our work includes grantmaking, educational outreach, and policy engagement. Our EU

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8:25

The EU AI Act Newsletter #92: AI Sandboxes...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/12/15

The European Commission is inviting feedback on draft rules for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes as part of the AI Act.. Legislative Process Consultation on AI regulatory sandboxes: The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft implementing act for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes under the AI Act, with consultation open from 2 December 2025 to 13 January 2026. The Act permits prospective providers to develop, train, validate and test innovative AI systems for limited periods under

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8:59

The EU AI Act Newsletter #91: Whistleblower Tool Launch

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/12/01

The European Commission has launched a whistleblower tool for reporting suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office.. Legislative Process Commission launches Digital Omnibus proposal: The European Commission has proposed simplification measures within the Digital Omnibus to ensure effective AI Act implementation whilst supporting innovation. The package addresses artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data regulations. One of the key provisions links rules for high-risk AI

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8:44

The EU AI Act Newsletter #90: Digital Simplification...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/11/17

The European Commission is expected to propose a year-long delay for key elements of its AI regulation in its forthcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Code of practice on AI-generated content launches: The European Commission has initiated work on a code of practice for marking and labelling AI-generated content, launching with a plenary meeting on 5 November 2025. The initiative responds to increasing difficulties in distinguishing between AI-generated and human-created content, aiming

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9:02

The EU AI Act Newsletter #89: AI Standards...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/11/03

CEN and CENELEC have announced exceptional measures to speed up the development of European standards supporting the AI Act.. Legislative Process German digital ministry asks: According to Luca Bertuzzi from MLex, Germany's digital ministry has proposed significant changes to the AI Act through a draft position paper circulated by the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation, which requires Social Democratic Party approval to become official stance. The paper advocates for more lenient

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9:11

The EU AI Act Newsletter #88: Resources to Support...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/10/20

To help implement the AI Act, the European Commission has launched two key resources: the AI Act Service Desk and the Single Information Platform.. Legislative Process Resources to support implementation: The European Commission has launched two key resources to facilitate AI Act implementation: the AI Act Service Desk and Single Information Platform. These initiatives aim to support trustworthy AI development while providing necessary legal clarity across Europe. The Single Information Platform

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8:56

The EU AI Act Newsletter #87: Digital Simplification...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/10/01

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to seek input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Simplification consultation launches: The European Commission has launched a call for evidence seeking input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus, particularly regarding data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This initiative aligns with the Commission's broader simplification agenda, aiming to create a more

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9:06

The EU AI Act Newsletter #86: Concerns Around GPT-5...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/09/15

Concerns have been raised about OpenAI's compliance with the EU AI Act requirements for its recently released GPT-5 model, particularly regarding the disclosure of training data.. Legislative Process Commission consultation on transparent AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a consultation to develop guidelines and a Code of Practice for transparent AI systems, particularly focusing on supporting deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or

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8:21

The EU AI Act Newsletter #85: Concerns Over Chatbots...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/09/01

EU regulation currently lacks clarity on the extent to which AI chatbots are allowed to encourage engagement through intimacy.. Legislative Process Poland has yet to designate the market surveillance authority: Poland's delay in appointing a market‑surveillance authority under the AI Act could trigger infringement proceedings, warns legal expert Maria Dymitruk. The Act, which came into force on 1 August 2024, sets out staggered implementation dates, and all Member States were required to inform

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8:55

The EU AI Act Newsletter #84: Trump vs Global Regulation

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/08/19

President Trump's AI Action Plan aims to deregulate AI, prioritising American supremacy over risks. However, this plan won’t protect US companies from global regulation.. Legislative Process Germany seeks to reduce regulatory burdens: Pieter Haeck from POLITICO reported that Germany's new digital ministry is in discussions with Brussels about avoiding overregulation in AI based a blog post outlining Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger's first hundred days in office. The ministry stated that talks

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8:32

The EU AI Act Newsletter #83: GPAI Rules Now Apply

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/08/05

AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability.. Legislative Process General-purpose AI rules now in effect across the bloc: AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability. The rules aim to ensure clearer information about the training of AI models, better

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9:46

The EU AI Act Newsletter #82: GPAI Code of Practice...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/07/21

The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published: The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. Published on 10 July 2025, the Code was

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8:14

The EU AI Act Newsletter #81: Pause the AI Act?

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/07/08

European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock", "no grace period", and "no pause".. Legislative Process EU maintains AI Act timeline despite pressure: According to Foo Yun Chee from Reuters, the European Commission has rejected calls from some companies and countries to delay implementation of the AI Act, maintaining the legislation's original schedule. Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock",

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9:02

The EU AI Act Newsletter #80: Commission Seeks...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/06/26

The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel: The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act. The panel's mandate centres on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems. It will advise the EU AI Office and national authorities on systemic risks, model

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8:48

The EU AI Act Newsletter #79: Consultation on...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/06/11

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of regulations for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of rules for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act. The consultation aims to gather practical examples and clarify issues surrounding high-risk AI systems. This information will

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9:23

The EU AI Act Newsletter #78: Cutting Red Tape

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/05/27

Risto Uuk and Sten Tamkivi argue that Europe's path to AI competitiveness lies in cutting actual bureaucratic red tape, not in removing AI safeguards.. Legislative Process Stakeholder feedback on AI definitions and prohibited practices: the European Commission published a report prepared by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) for the EU AI Office, analysing stakeholder feedback from two public consultations on AI Act regulatory obligations. These consultations examined the definition of

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8:29

The EU AI Act Newsletter #77: AI Office Tender

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/05/13

The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to support the monitoring of compliance and risk assessment of general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process AI Office AI safety tender: The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to provide technical assistance aimed at supporting the monitoring of compliance, in particular in its assessment of risks posed by general-purpose AI models at Union level, as authorised by Articles 89, 92 and 93 in the AI Act. The

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8:39

The EU AI Act Newsletter #76: Consultation on...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/04/30

The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process Commission launches consultation on general-purpose AI model rules: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. This feedback will inform Commission guidelines explaining key concepts and addressing fundamental questions about the AI Act's GPAI

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The EU AI Act Newsletter #75: AI Continent Action Plan

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/04/14

The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators.. Legislative Process Commission sets course for Europe's AI focus: The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators. The plan focuses on five pillars: 1) building a large-scale AI data and computing infrastructure ; 2) increasing

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8:01

The EU AI Act Newsletter #74: Human Rights Are Not...

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/03/31

Architects of the AI Act have urged Brussels to halt "dangerous" watering down of rules that would exempt major US tech companies like OpenAI and Google from key regulatory requirements.. Legislative Process AI Board convenes for its third meeting: The AI Board, comprising senior representatives from EU Member States, met on 24 March under the chairmanship of Mr Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secretary of State at the Ministry of Digital Affairs. In the morning, Executive Vice-President Henna

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7:59

The EU AI Act Newsletter

The EU AI Act Newsletter ·

2025/03/17

The Commission has established rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. Legislative Process Adoption of implementing act for the scientific panel: The European Commission has adopted rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. This panel, mandated by the AI Act, will support the AI Office and national authorities in implementing and enforcing the legislation. The advisory body will provide technical advice on enforcement matters and can alert

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