The EU AI Act Newsletter #89: AI Standards Acceleration Updates
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 implementation and reduced requirements. It suggests one-year extensions for high-risk requirements and sectoral obligations deadlines, broader research exemptions encompassing real-world testing, and harmonisation of terminology across EU regulations. The ministry also seeks streamlined documentation requirements, clearer definitions of model providers and provider-user transitions, and a review of high-risk categories, particularly in insurance. Additional recommendations include simplifying technical documentation and AI literacy requirements, removing fundamental rights impact assessments for public bodies, and extending quality management system exemptions to SMEs and start-ups. Dutch authority probe into early violations of the rules for general-purpose AI models: Luca Bertuzzi also reported that OpenAI, xAI and Mistral may face early enforcement actions under the AI Act following a Dutch Data Protection Authority investigation revealing their chatbots provided misleading voting advice ahead [...] ---Outline:(00:35) Legislative Process(03:44) Analyses(08:05) Jobs(08:38) Discussion about this post ---
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November 3rd, 2025
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-89-ai-standards
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #88: Resources to Support Implementation
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 will serve as a central hub for AI Act information, offering stakeholders comprehensive guidance on implementation. The platform includes materials from Member States, FAQs and various resources. Three digital tools are featured on the platform: 1) a Compliance Checker helping stakeholders identify their legal obligations and compliance requirements; 2) an AI Act Explorer for intuitive navigation through the Act's chapters, annexes and recitals; and 3) an online form connecting users to the AI Act Service Desk, staffed [...] ---Outline:(00:38) Legislative Process(03:56) Analyses(08:46) Discussion about this post ---
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October 20th, 2025
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-88-resources
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #87: Digital Simplification Consultation Launches
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 business-friendly environment by reducing administrative burdens. The plan targets an overall reduction in administrative burden of at least 25% for all companies and 35% for SMEs, as outlined in the Competitiveness Compass. The Commission emphasises its commitment to maintaining high standards of online fairness and safety while creating an innovation-friendly regulatory environment with streamlined procedures, reduced paperwork and simplified rules. This call for evidence, open until 14 October 2025, follows stakeholder consultations on the Data Union Strategy, Cybersecurity Act revision, and Apply AI [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(03:47) Analyses(08:32) Discussion about this post ---
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October 1st, 2025
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-87-digital
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #86: Concerns Around GPT-5 Compliance
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 manipulated content. Under the AI Act, deployers and providers of generative AI must inform users when they are interacting with AI systems, including being exposed to emotion recognition and biometric categorisation systems, or when they encounter AI-generated content. The Commission is seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders, including AI providers, deployers, public and private organisations, academics, civil society representatives, supervisory authorities and citizens. The consultation deadline is 2 October 2025, alongside a simultaneous call for [...] ---Outline:(00:40) Legislative Process(03:05) Analyses(08:42) Discussion about this post ---
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September 15th, 2025
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-86-concerns
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #85: Concerns Over Chatbots and Relationships
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 Brussels of their designated watchdogs by 2 August 2025, according to the Polish state news agency PAP. Despite the absence of an appointed body, Dymitruk stresses that Polish firms must already comply with the regulation wherever its obligations apply, and breaches are punishable. She cautions that the gap creates uncertainty, as some market participants might mistakenly believe the rules are not yet binding. Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Affairs Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski downplays the risk of EU action, arguing that Poland is helping [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Legislative Process(02:00) Analyses(06:38) Jobs ---
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September 1st, 2025
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https://artificialintelligenceact.substack.com/p/the-eu-ai-act-newsletter-85-concerns
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