The European Union has officially adopted a new regulation under the Omnibus VII package to simplify and streamline the implementation of the AI Act. The new rules postpone the application of requirements for high-risk AI systems to 2027 and 2028, providing greater legal certainty and reducing compliance burdens for businesses. At the same time, the regulation strengthens safeguards by banning AI systems used to create non-consensual sexual deepfakes and AI-generated child se

The European Commission’s new “Digital Omnibus” proposal, published on 19 November, is facing strong criticism as experts warn it could weaken key safeguards in the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. Privacy group noyb released a 71-page analysis comparing current law with the Commission’s proposals, highlighting legal inconsistencies, risks to fundamental rights, and real-world consequences for users, regulators, and companies. Despite removing some controversial elements afte