European companies urge EU to delay AI rules


The European Union's sweeping rules on artificial intelligence entered into force last year but the bloc has since pivoted to strengthening its industries in the face of fierce competition from China and the US. — Pixabay

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Dozens of Europe's biggest companies urged the EU to hit the pause button on its landmark AI rules on July 3, warning that going too fast could harm the bloc's ability to lead in the global AI race.

The European Union's sweeping rules on artificial intelligence entered into force last year but the bloc has since pivoted to strengthening its industries in the face of fierce competition from China and the United States.

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