The European Commission is reportedly considering a temporary pause on certain provisions of its landmark Artificial Intelligence Act due to mounting pressure from major tech companies and the U.S. government Yahoo News UK Investing.com.
Tech giants such as Meta and Alphabet have lobbied against parts of the legislation, arguing that overly strict regulations could stifle innovation and create trade barriers. The Trump administration has also expressed concerns, warning that the AI Act could provoke economic tensions between the U.S. and Europe Investing.com The Jerusalem Post.
A senior EU official told the Financial Times that the bloc has been actively “engaging” with Washington on potential adjustments to the AI Act and related digital policies. The proposed pause would allow time for further dialogue and reassessment of the law’s impact on global tech competitiveness.
The AI Act, which aims to regulate high-risk AI applications and ensure ethical standards, has been hailed as a pioneering framework. However, its implementation has sparked debate over how best to balance innovation with oversight.
