Archive · 19 Nov 2025
EU Delays High-Risk AI Rules to 2027 Amid Big Tech Pushback
The European Union (EU) has decided to delay some rules for high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) until 2027.
These rules include using AI in job applications, biometrics, and other sensitive areas.
The EU also wants to make it easier for big tech companies to use Europeans' personal data for AI training.
These changes are part of an effort to simplify regulations and make Europe more competitive.
EU Commission proposed streamlining and easing tech regulations
High-risk AI rules delayed to 2027, including use in job applications and biometrics
Simplification of consent for pop-up cookies
Proposed changes to GDPR allow use of Europeans' personal data for AI training
Moves follow criticism from Big Tech and aim to boost Europe's competitiveness
- Who
- The European Commission
- What
- Proposed delaying high-risk AI rules and simplifying tech regulations
- When
- November 19, 2023
- Where
- Brussels and Stockholm
- Why
- To cut red tape, head off criticism from Big Tech, and boost Europe's competitiveness
EU Commission's Stance
Big Tech's Stance
AI Act Enforcement
EU Commission's Stance
Delay high-risk AI rules to 2027
Big Tech's Stance
Criticized the strict timeline and sought delay
Data Use for AI Training
EU Commission's Stance
Proposed changes to GDPR allow data use
Big Tech's Stance
Previously opposed data use restrictions
- Original Law Date
- AI Act became law in 2022
- New High-Risk AI Rules Date
- December 2027
- Affected AI Use Areas
- Biometrics, road traffic, utilities, job applications, health services, creditworthiness, law enforcement
- Simplified Regulation
- Digital Omnibus