Digital Omnibus: EU to delay application of AI Act high-risk rules
The Digital Omnibus on AI, handled in a separate fast-track procedure, would amend the AI Act's deadlines for high-risk systems, including the timing of the Annex III obligations. A main reason for the delay is the lateness of harmonised standards, but planning remains uncertain.
Who is affected and how
- compliance specialist
- Compliance roadmaps for high-risk systems must be re-planned around the amended deadlines, building in the uncertainty.
- corporate lawyer
- Delivery deadlines in AI procurement and supplier contracts should be aligned with the amended regulatory timetable.
- lawyer
- Clients should be told that the delay is still part of a legislative process and is not final.
Sources
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