In this Law360 article, Zach Judge-Raza and Brenda Leong discuss the European Commission’s proposed changes and implementation delay of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. The act had prompted industry pressure for the changes, as European corporate coalitions referenced a need for clear technical standards and compliance guidance first. The proposed changes are not yet accepted, but should make it clear to businesses that it’s time to prepare for compliance regulations in the future. Please note that this article is paywalled.
“…Some companies may choose to treat 2026 to 2027 as a competitive compliance window, using the additional time to finalize their Article 13 packs, tighten technical documentation, and embed third-party readiness attestations into procurement cycles.”