Widespread Criticism of EU's AI Guidelines Ahead of Implementation Deadline
EU's AI guidelines receive backlash as stakeholders express concerns over competitiveness and regulatory clarity.
Key Points
- • The EU's General Purpose AI Code of Practice is criticized for being overly complex and potentially stifling AI innovation.
- • Over 45 CEOs, including those from major companies like Mercedes-Benz, are calling for a two-year delay in implementing the EU AI Act.
- • Siemens and SAP leaders demand a fundamental revision of the EU AI Act to better support digital business models.
- • Critics, including NGOs, argue that the guidelines have been weakened by US tech influences, posing risks for Europe.
The European Union's new General Purpose AI Code of Practice, designed to facilitate compliance with the EU AI Act, has faced significant criticism just weeks before its enforcement deadline on August 2, 2025. Stakeholders from various sectors have voiced concerns regarding the guidelines' potential impact on competitiveness and innovation in AI development.