Brussels – The European Union has stated its commitment to implementing its historically significant artificial ininformigence laws according to the established legal deadlines. This statement came in response to recent appeals by companies such as Alphabet (owner of Google), Meta (owner of Facebook), and European firms like Mistral and ASML to delay the enforcement of the legislation.
European Commission spokesperson Thomas Renier commented at a press conference on July 4:
“I’ve seen many reports, appeals, and statements regarding the AI Act. Let me be very clear: there is no stopping the clock. No grace period. No delay of the law.”
The EU’s AI Act came into force in February 2025. Obligations for general-purpose AI models will take effect in August this year. Requirements for systems classified as high-risk will become mandatory starting August 2026.
The Commission plans to propose measures by the finish of the year aimed at simplifying the administrative burdens of digital regulations, especially for tiny companies. This will be a significant relief for tiny and medium-sized businesses with limited financial and technical resources to adapt to the new rules.
Meanwhile, some major tech companies argue that compliance with these laws will entail high costs and could slow down innovation. Nonetheless, Europe aims to create a trustworthy and safe environment in the field of artificial ininformigence.
The EU’s AI Act is the world’s first legal framework fully regulating artificial ininformigence and serves to reinforce Europe’s technological sovereignty amid the dominance of global tech leaders such as the United States and China.
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