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What’s Behind Europe’s Push to “Simplify” Tech Regulation?

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EU's push to “simplify” tech regulation aims to streamline its complex laws, raising concerns about diluting hard-won protections like GDPR and the AI Act. Amid geopolitical competition with the US and China, 13 member states advocate for deregulation, arguing it hampers innovation. Experts warn this may benefit dominant tech firms rather than smaller businesses and stress the need for a coherent strategy rather than unfocused deregulation. Fragmentation and ineffective regulation hinder innovation in Europe, signaling that reform should focus on coordination and support for startups, not dismantling existing protections.

https://www.techpolicy.press/whats-behind-europes-push-to-simplify-tech-regulation/

EU Commission Clarifies Definition of AI Systems

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EU Commission clarifies AI definition: The Commission published guidelines detailing the definition of AI systems under the AI Act, outlining seven components, including machine-based systems, autonomy, adaptability, objective-driven outputs, inference capability, environmental interaction, and influence over environments. The guidelines help companies assess AI Act applicability. However, the guidelines are non-binding and not yet formally adopted.

https://www.orrick.com/en/Insights/2025/04/EU-Commission-Clarifies-Definition-of-AI-Systems

The European Commission’s Template on Training Data Transparency: First Guidelines for the AI Act

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The European Commission's guidelines for the AI Act mandate transparency in training data for general-purpose AI models, requiring public summaries detailing the data used. This has sparked debate over what constitutes “sufficiently detailed” information, balancing rights holders' needs for access against providers' interests in protecting strategic assets. A template to aid in compliance was released in January 2025, structured into sections covering model details, data sources, and processing aspects, with final guidelines expected by mid-2025. Legal disputes will ultimately shape the regulation's implementation and future AI standards globally.

https://www.advant-nctm.com/en/news/the-european-commissions-template-on-training-data-transparency-first-guidelines-for-the-ai-act

AI Regulations: OpenAI Calls on EU to Review, Simplify AI Rules

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OpenAI urges the EU to simplify AI regulations to enhance innovation and competitiveness, warning complexity may drive investment to non-democratic regions. They propose a unified pro-growth strategy, tripling computing capacity, and training 100 million Europeans in AI by 2026. OpenAI advocates for synergy between regulations and growth initiatives to ensure EU leadership in AI, emphasizing the need for urgent action against competing autocratic investments while also promoting responsible AI development aligned with European values.

https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/ai-regulations-openai-calls-on-eu-to-review-simplify-ai-rules/

EU AI Act Technical Standards Delayed Until Next Year

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EU AI Act Technical Standards Delayed: The EU's AI Code of Practice drafting has been delayed due to alignment issues with copyright law and risk assessments. The final draft's delivery has been postponed to May, while technical standards may extend into 2026, impacting compliance timelines. National regulators must be established by August 2026.

https://www.pymnts.com/cpi-posts/eu-ai-act-technical-standards-delayed-until-next-year/

EU AI Act Brief

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The EU AI Act regulates AI in the workplace to protect workers' rights, prohibiting high-risk practices like biometric categorization and emotion recognition, with exceptions. Employers must ensure worker consultation before deploying AI systems, but loopholes exist in obligations, especially for private sector employers. High-risk systems are overseen with specific rights for employees, including the right to explanations and the ability to lodge complaints. The Act emphasizes transparency but has limited mechanisms for enforcement, highlighting the need for stronger regulations to protect workers in AI settings.

https://cdt.org/insights/eu-ai-act-brief-pt-4-ai-at-work/

Study Finds That Only 31% of Fintech Platforms Meet Basic Web Accessibility Requirements

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A study reveals only 31% of Europe's largest fintech platforms comply with essential web accessibility standards, risking exclusion of 100 million Europeans with disabilities ahead of the European Accessibility Act in June 2025. Many fintechs partially meet requirements, illustrating a substantial tech accessibility gap despite the potential revenue benefits of increased accessibility.

https://techbullion.com/study-finds-that-only-31-of-fintech-platforms-meet-basic-web-accessibility-requirements/

EU Commission Publishes AI Continent Action Plan and Seeks Input

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EU Commission released AI Continent Action Plan on April 9, 2025, aiming to lead global AI by promoting innovation, trust, and competitiveness while maintaining democratic values. Key aspects include €10 billion for AI factories, €20 billion for AI infrastructure, a Cloud and AI Development Act, a Data Union Strategy for better data access, an “Apply AI Strategy” for sector adoption, talent development initiatives, and regulatory compliance support for the AI Act. Public consultations will start in Q2 2025.

https://datamatters.sidley.com/2025/04/11/eu-commission-publishes-ai-continent-action-plan-and-seeks-input/

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