EU AI Act Guidance Delay Raises Compliance Uncertainty
The European Commission has missed a key deadline to issue guidance on how companies should classify high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act, fueling uncertainty around the landmark law’s implementation.
Delay in Guidance
Guidance on Article 6, which defines high-risk AI systems and stricter compliance rules, was due by early February. Officials have indicated that feedback is still being integrated, with a revised draft expected later this month and final adoption potentially slipping to spring.
Unpreparedness of Stakeholders
The delay follows warnings that regulators and businesses are unprepared for the act’s most complex rules, due to apply from August. Brussels has suggested delaying high-risk obligations under its Digital Omnibus package, citing unfinished standards and the need for legal clarity.
Industry Concerns
Industry groups are advocating for enforcement delays until guidance and standards are finalized. However, some lawmakers warn that repeated slippage could undermine confidence in the AI Act. Critics caution that further changes could deepen uncertainty if proposed revisions fail or disrupt existing timelines.
In summary, the ongoing delays and lack of clear guidance from the European Commission regarding the AI Act are raising significant concerns within the industry, as many stakeholders await clarity on compliance requirements and the application of the law.
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