Tech Giants, EU Governments Seek AI Act Delay as Commission Insists on Implementation
Tech giants like Google and Meta, along with EU governments, have requested a delay in implementing the EU's AI Act due to the absence of a code of practice. The Commission, however, has insisted on pushing forward with the rules.
The AI Act, set to become legally binding on August 2, 2023, will first apply to new models placed on the market starting next month. Existing models have until August 2, 2027, to comply. The Commission plans to present the code of practice in the coming days, with companies expected to sign up in June.
The code is voluntary, but non-signatories will miss out on the legal certainty provided to those who adopt it. The European AI Board is responsible for discussing its implementation, though no specific date has been provided. Originally planned for release in May 2023, the code for large language models was delayed until summer 2025. Campaign group Corporate Europe Observatory has criticized Big Tech's lobbying efforts for delays and deregulation.
The AI Act's implementation is moving forward, with the Commission pushing back against calls for delay. The code of practice, expected by the end of 2025, will provide guidance for AI compliance, though its full impact remains to be seen.
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