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Euractiv
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Euractiv
Lobbyists make last push to derail AI Code of Practice
Lobbyists are making a last-ditch attempt to delay rules for General Purpose AI (GPAI), ahead of the European Commission's expected publication of the much-anticipated voluntary Code of Practice in the coming days. The Code, which will apply to multipurpose AI models that underpin technologies like OpenAI's ChatGPT, has been the subject of much tension, with nearly 1,000 lobbyists and experts taking part in the drafting process along with independent chairs. In parallel, industry and the Council's Polish Presidency have suggested that the Commission "stops the clock" on the implementation of the AI Act, given that multiple guidelines and standards are still pending. In early June, Tech Commissioner Henna Virkkunen told the Council that postponing some parts of the act should "not be ruled out" if implementation tools are not ready. The Code of Practice is meant to help AI developers comply with the law's rules for GPAIs, which are expected to apply as of 2 August. But while the Commission has not formally closed the door on pushing out some AI Act deadlines, it has indicated that the rules for GPAIs will indeed apply in August. This has not prevented Big Tech lobby CCIA Europe from making a last-ditch plea to EU heads of governments – who met at the European Council last week – to delay the GPAI rules. With the Code still not ready weeks before the rules kick in, the EU risks "stalling innovation altogether", CCIA Europe's Head of Office, Daniel Friedlaender, said in a statement. Calls to 'resist pressure' But academics and civil society also pushed their own open letter last week, defending the AI Act and urging the Commission to "resist pressure" to derail the rules. "Systemic risks from GPAI models continue to advance," the letter warned, citing dangerous "capabilities related to cyber, biological, radiological and nuclear threats." Members of the Parliament are also in favour of the act's implementation unfurling as planned. "A huge effort is now needed to finalise the Code of Practice and necessary standards for conformity assessment as soon as possible. There can be no further delays," MEP Michael McNamara, co-chair of the Parliament working group on the AI Act, told Euractiv. "A failure to bring the Code of Practice and the governance rules for GPAI models into force as planned this year would result in a significant loss of credibility for the EU that would go far beyond the AI Act," he warned. MEP Sergey Lagodinsky, who was among the AI Act negotiators, also told Euractiv that "robust mechanisms" are needed to ensure the law is "effectively implemented and enforced.' (nl, aw)
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tech lobby group urges EU leaders to pause AI Act
STOCKHOLM: Tech lobbying group CCIA Europe , whose members include Alphabet, Meta and Apple, on Thursday urged European Union to pause implementation of the AI Act , saying a rushed roll-out risks jeopardizing the continent's AI aspirations. Europe's landmark AI rules entered into force in June last year with various provisions to be implemented in a phased manner. Important provisions of the EU AI Act, including rules for general purpose AI (GPAI) models, were due to apply on August 2. But some parts of the GPAI, which were expected to be published on May 2, got delayed. "With critical parts of the AI Act still missing just weeks before rules kick in, we need a pause to get the Act right, or risk stalling innovation altogether," said Daniel Friedlaender, CCIA Europe's senior vice president. Political leaders such as Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have also called AI rules "confusing" and asked the EU to pause the Act, ahead of a meeting with other EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday. More than two-thirds of European businesses said they struggle to understand their responsibilities under the EU AI Act, according to a survey by Amazon Web Services. The EU AI Act is more comprehensive than the United States' light-touch voluntary compliance approach while China's approach aims to maintain social stability and state control. "We are currently implementing the AI Act," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen told EU lawmakers earlier this month when asked if she would consider a temporary halt to enforcing the AI Act. "I want to implement it in a very innovation friendly manner ... the main concern among some stakeholders is that this is hindering innovations."
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Tech lobby group urges EU leaders to pause AI Act
Tech lobbying group CCIA Europe, whose members include Alphabet, Meta and Apple, on Thursday urged European Union to pause implementation of the AI Act, saying a rushed roll-out risks impacting the continent's AI aspirations. Europe's landmark AI rules entered into force in June last year with various provisions to be implemented in a phased manner. Important provisions of the EU AI Act, including rules for general purpose AI (GPAI) models, were due to apply on August 2. But some parts of the GPAI, which were expected to be published on May 2, got delayed. "With critical parts of the AI Act still missing just weeks before rules kick in, we need a pause to get the Act right, or risk stalling innovation altogether," said Daniel Friedlaender, CCIA Europe's senior vice president. Political leaders such as Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have also called AI rules "confusing" and asked the EU to pause the Act, ahead of a meeting with other EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday. More than two-thirds of European businesses said they struggle to understand their responsibilities under the EU AI Act, according to a survey by Amazon Web Services. The EU AI Act is more comprehensive than the United States' light-touch voluntary compliance approach while China's approach aims to maintain social stability and state control. "We are currently implementing the AI Act," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen told EU lawmakers earlier this month when asked if she would consider a temporary halt to enforcing the AI Act. "I want to implement it in a very innovation friendly manner ... the main concern among some stakeholders is that this is hindering innovations."
Economic Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Tech lobby group urges EU leaders to pause AI Act
Tech lobbying group CCIA Europe, whose members include Alphabet, Meta and Apple, on Thursday urged European Union to pause implementation of the AI Act, saying a rushed roll-out risks jeopardizing the continent's AI aspirations. Europe's landmark AI rules entered into force in June last year with various provisions to be implemented in a phased manner. Important provisions of the EU AI Act, including rules for general purpose AI (GPAI) models, were due to apply on August 2. But some parts of the GPAI, which were expected to be published on May 2, got delayed. "With critical parts of the AI Act still missing just weeks before rules kick in, we need a pause to get the Act right, or risk stalling innovation altogether," said Daniel Friedlaender, CCIA Europe's senior vice president. Political leaders such as Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have also called AI rules "confusing" and asked the EU to pause the Act, ahead of a meeting with other EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday. More than two-thirds of European businesses said they struggle to understand their responsibilities under the EU AI Act, according to a survey by Amazon Web Services. The EU AI Act is more comprehensive than the United States' light-touch voluntary compliance approach while China's approach aims to maintain social stability and state control. "We are currently implementing the AI Act," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen told EU lawmakers earlier this month when asked if she would consider a temporary halt to enforcing the AI Act. "I want to implement it in a very innovation friendly manner ... the main concern among some stakeholders is that this is hindering innovations." Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Punit Goenka reloads Zee with Bullet and OTT focus. Can he beat mighty rivals? 3 critical hurdles in India's quest for rare earth independence HDB Financial may be cheaper than Bajaj Fin, but what about returns? INR1,300 crore loans for INR100? Stamp duty notice to ArcelorMittal, banks. Stock Radar: Titan Company breaks out from 3-month consolidation; check target & stop loss for long positions For risk-takers: More than bullish, be selective; 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 38% Multibagger or IBC - Part 12: If transition is successful then there is no limit. But there is a big 'IF' These mid-cap stocks with 'Strong Buy' & 'Buy' recos can rally over 25%, according to analysts
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tech lobby group urges EU leaders to pause AI Act
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Tech lobbying group CCIA Europe , whose members include Alphabet , Meta and Apple, on Thursday urged European Union to pause implementation of the AI Act , saying a rushed roll-out risks jeopardizing the continent's AI landmark AI rules entered into force in June last year with various provisions to be implemented in a phased provisions of the EU AI Act, including rules for general purpose AI (GPAI) models, were due to apply on August 2. But some parts of the GPAI, which were expected to be published on May 2, got delayed."With critical parts of the AI Act still missing just weeks before rules kick in, we need a pause to get the Act right, or risk stalling innovation altogether," said Daniel Friedlaender, CCIA Europe's senior vice leaders such as Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have also called AI rules "confusing" and asked the EU to pause the Act, ahead of a meeting with other EU leaders in Brussels on than two-thirds of European businesses said they struggle to understand their responsibilities under the EU AI Act, according to a survey by Amazon Web EU AI Act is more comprehensive than the United States' light-touch voluntary compliance approach while China's approach aims to maintain social stability and state control."We are currently implementing the AI Act," EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen told EU lawmakers earlier this month when asked if she would consider a temporary halt to enforcing the AI Act."I want to implement it in a very innovation friendly manner ... the main concern among some stakeholders is that this is hindering innovations."
