EU countries agree to adopt stricter AI rules 16 months later

The regulations for AI systems posing specific risks are not due to come into force until December 2027 – 16 months later than planned, according to a statement from the EU delegations on Friday. — Photo by ALEXANDRE LALLEMAND on Unsplash

BRUSSELS: EU member states intend to apply stricter rules for artificial intelligence (AI) providers much later than originally planned.

The regulations for AI systems posing specific risks are not due to come into force until December 2027 – 16 months later than planned, according to a statement from the EU delegations on Friday.