It is reported that the European Commission is set to split the AI Act guidelines on high-risk AI systems, according to a presentation shared with member states. The guidelines on how to classify AI systems remain on track for publication by 2 February 2026. However, the AI Office is now planning a separate set of guidelines covering high-risk obligations, substantial modifications and the AI value chain, expected in the second or third quarter of 2026 – i.e. much closer to the 2 August 2026 deadline. The presentation also outlined the broader timeline of upcoming AI Act deliverables and the state of implementation at both national and EU levels.
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