The European Council has agreed on a proposal to streamline AI Act rules as part of the “Omnibus VII” legislative package aimed at simplifying the EU’s digital legislative framework and harmonizing AI regulations. Marilena Raouna, Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus, emphasized the urgency of this proposal to enhance the EU’s digital sovereignty, providing greater legal certainty and proportionality while ensuring consistent implementation across member states. Key amendments include a prohibition on generating non-consensual sexual content, a fixed timeline for applying high-risk AI rules, and obligations for AI system registration in the EU database. The proposal also postpones the establishment of AI regulatory sandboxes until December 2027 and clarifies the AI Office’s supervisory powers. Following the Council’s approval, negotiations with the European Parliament will commence, aligning with the European Council’s call for a simplified regulatory framework to boost competitiveness and reduce burdens on businesses, particularly SMEs.
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