The EU AI Act Newsletter
The EU AI Act Newsletter provides up-to-date developments and analyses of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act. Each episode features narrations of the biweekly newsletter by Risto Uuk and the Future of Life Institute. The podcast covers regulatory progress, policy implications, and the broader impact of AI governance. It aims to inform listeners about the evolving landscape of AI regulation in Europe.
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The EU AI Act Newsletter #112: Global Ambitions, Domestic Doubts
The Commission backs an international AI safety monitoring body but faces criticism at home over the pace and resourcing of AI Act enforcement. Welcome to The EU AI Act Newsletter, a brief biweekly newsletter by the Future of Life Institute, bringing you the latest developments and analyses on the EU's artificial intelligence law. Developments EU to Trump: We will keep pushing for global AI safe
The EU AI Act Newsletter #111: Pacing the Frontier
Von der Leyen puts frontier AI risk at the centre of her State of the Union address, while the AI Office confirms OpenAI did not file a report on the RubyGems incident. Welcome to The EU AI Act Newsletter, a brief biweekly newsletter by the Future of Life Institute, bringing you the latest developments and analyses on the EU's artificial intelligence law. Developments 2026 State of the Union add
The EU AI Act Newsletter #110: Powers in Practice
From first requests for information to crisis preparedness and ChatGPT's designation under the Digital Services Act. Welcome to the EU AI Act Newsletter, a brief biweekly newsletter by the Future of Life Institute providing you with up-to-date developments and analyses of the EU artificial intelligence law. Legislative Process EU orders leading AI labs to detail security practices: Maximilian He
The EU AI Act Newsletter #109: The Watermarking Era
Anthropic sets out how it will mark Claude's text as the new transparency obligations take effect, while experts reject claims that watermarking degrades AI writing. Legislative Process Fourth GPAI Signatory Taskforce meeting: The European Commission's AI Office reports on the Taskforce's 17 July 2026 session, which covered the Safety and Security and Copyright chapters of the GPAI Code of Pract
The EU AI Act Newsletter #108: Enforcement Begins
New transparency obligations apply, and the AI Office opens complaint and whistleblower channels. Legislative Process Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements: The European Commission reports that, from 2 August 2026, its AI Office, alongside national authorities, has begun enforcing the AI Act. Additionally, the new transparency rules have also taken effect. Un
The EU AI Act Newsletter #107: Enforcement Powers Arrive
The Commission publishes new transparency guidelines and confirms the Code of Practice on AI-generated content, as attention turns to the EU's enforcement powers taking effect on 2 August. Legislative Process Commission publishes guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems: The European Commission announces guidelines to help providers and deployers o
The EU AI Act Newsletter #106: Calls to Enforce General-Purpose AI Rules
Experts call for robust enforcement of the rules on general-purpose AI with systemic risk, as the Commission unveils a new plan on advanced AI and cybersecurity. Legislative Process New EU plan to address the risks and opportunities of advanced AI for cybersecurity: The European Commission sets out a plan to manage the risks and seize the opportunities of advanced AI in cybersecurity. While AI c
The EU AI Act Newsletter #105: Transparency Tools Land
The Parliament gives final approval to the digital omnibus and a "nudifier" ban, while the Commission rolls out labelling icons and FAQs for the AI-generated content transparency Code. Legislative Process EP approves simplification measures and “nudifier” app ban: The European Parliament has granted final approval, by 423 votes to 57 with 174 abstentions, to amendments to the EU AI Act under the
The EU AI Act Newsletter #104: Experts Take Their Seats
The Commission sets up both the Scientific Panel and the Advisory Forum, publishes a Code of Practice on labelling AI-generated content, and Ireland sets out its presidency priorities. Legislative Process AI Act Scientific Panel announced: The European Commission has established the Scientific Panel as an expert advisory body under Article 68 of the AI Act to support the implementation and enfor
The EU AI Act Newsletter #103: The August Countdown
Enforcement powers, transparency rules, and national implementation as the 2 August deadline approaches. Legislative Process Targeted consultation on the draft guidelines for the classification of high-risk artificial intelligence systems: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation, running until 23 June 2026, to gather feedback on the clarity of its draft guidelines and the usef
The EU AI Act Newsletter #102: Pressure Builds over Anthropic’s Mythos
Digital Omnibus deal struck, transparency guidelines out for consultation, and whether the AI Act is ready for agents. Legislative Process EU agrees to simplify AI rules to boost innovation and ban ‘nudification’ apps to protect citizens: The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the Digital Omnibus on AI. Under
The EU AI Act Newsletter #101: Trilogue Breakdown
Talks on delaying the AI Act collapse over industrial AI, Merz diverges from his coalition partner, and Parliament invites Anthropic to a hearing on the Mythos model. Legislative Process EU legislators fail to clinch deal to delay AI law: Pieter Haeck from POLITICO describes how EU legislators failed to agree on a rollback of the bloc's AI rules, with requirements for machinery and medical devic
The EU AI Act Newsletter #100: The European Way
Celebrating 100 editions of the newsletter with Virkkunen's vision for the AI Continent, the Omnibus endgame, and Europe's frontier AI access question. This is the 100th edition of the newsletter. To mark the occasion, I've opened an Ask Me Anything in the Substack chat – questions, reflections and predictions all welcome. Legislative Process Building AI the European way: Henna Virkkunen, Execut
The EU AI Act Newsletter #99: Bridging the Atlantic
Beyond the "US innovates, Europe regulates" divide.. Legislative Process MEPs agree on proposals to simplify AI rules: The European Parliament adopted its position on an AI Act simplification proposal with 569 votes in favour, 45 against and 23 abstentions. Notably, the proposal delays rules for high-risk AI systems to allow implementation guidance and standards preparation. MEPs introduce fixed
The EU AI Act Newsletter #98: Parliament, Council and the Omnibus Showdown
MEPs adopted a joint position on simplifying the AI Act with 101 votes in favour, nine against and eight abstentions. The Council agreed on streamlining AI rules.. Legislative Process MEPs support postponement of certain rules: Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) adopted a joint position on simplifying the AI Act, with 101 votes in favour, 9 against and 8 abstentions. Notably, the proposal
The EU AI Act Newsletter #97: Safety and Enforcement
The 2026 International AI Safety Report was launched at the New Delhi AI Impact Summit. Lead writer Carina Prunkl discusses its relevance for AI Act implementation.. Legislative Process Commission publishes second draft of Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content: The European Commission is facilitating a voluntary code of practice to help providers and deployers comply
The EU AI Act Newsletter #96: Simplification or Deregulation?
Industry groups welcome the AI Omnibus proposals but want them to go further, while civil society organisations warn against rolling back fundamental rights.. Legislative Process Council spells out possible new powers for AI Office: A second Council compromise text for the AI simplification package details enhanced inspection powers for the AI Office under the AI Act, according to Maximilian Hen
The EU AI Act Newsletter #95: One Law or a Hundred?
At Davos, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen defended Europe's AI rulebook arguing that a single EU law is better than a hundred American ones.. Legislative Process Commission misses high-risk AI guidelines deadline: Euractiv's Maximilian Henning reported that the European Commission will publish draft guidelines later this month to help developers identify high-risk AI systems under the EU AI rules,
The EU AI Act Newsletter #94: Grok Nudification Scandal
Fifty-seven European Parliament lawmakers from across the political spectrum have called for a ban on AI applications that create non-consensual sexual deepfake images.. Legislative Process Grok nudification scandal: POLITICO's Pieter Haeck reported that fifty-seven European Parliament lawmakers across the political spectrum have called for a ban on AI applications that generate non-consensual
The EU AI Act Newsletter #93: Transparency Code of Practice First Draft
This first draft of the Code of Practice on transparency of AI-generated content was released aiming to help organisations comply with requirements for marking and labelling such content.. Legislative Process First Code of Practice draft published: The first draft of the Code of Practice on transparency of AI-generated content addresses key considerations for providers and deployers of AI system
The EU AI Act Newsletter #92: AI Sandboxes Consultation Open
The European Commission is inviting feedback on draft rules for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes as part of the AI Act.. Legislative Process Consultation on AI regulatory sandboxes: The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft implementing act for establishing AI regulatory sandboxes under the AI Act, with consultation open from 2 December 2025 to 13 January 2026. The Act permits pro
The EU AI Act Newsletter #91: Whistleblower Tool Launch
The European Commission has launched a whistleblower tool for reporting suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office.. Legislative Process Commission launches Digital Omnibus proposal: The European Commission has proposed simplification measures within the Digital Omnibus to ensure effective AI Act implementation whilst supporting innovation. The package addresses artificial int
The EU AI Act Newsletter #90: Digital Simplification Package Imminent
The European Commission is expected to propose a year-long delay for key elements of its AI regulation in its forthcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Code of practice on AI-generated content launches: The European Commission has initiated work on a code of practice for marking and labelling AI-generated content, launching with a plenary meeting on 5 November 2025. The initiative respon
The EU AI Act Newsletter #89: AI Standards Acceleration Updates
CEN and CENELEC have announced exceptional measures to speed up the development of European standards supporting the AI Act.. Legislative Process German digital ministry asks: According to Luca Bertuzzi from MLex, Germany's digital ministry has proposed significant changes to the AI Act through a draft position paper circulated by the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation, which requires S
The EU AI Act Newsletter #88: Resources to Support Implementation
To help implement the AI Act, the European Commission has launched two key resources: the AI Act Service Desk and the Single Information Platform.. Legislative Process Resources to support implementation: The European Commission has launched two key resources to facilitate AI Act implementation: the AI Act Service Desk and Single Information Platform. These initiatives aim to support trustworthy
The EU AI Act Newsletter #87: Digital Simplification Consultation Launches
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to seek input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus.. Legislative Process Simplification consultation launches: The European Commission has launched a call for evidence seeking input on simplifying legislation through the upcoming Digital Omnibus, particularly regarding data, cybersecurity and artificial intellige
The EU AI Act Newsletter #86: Concerns Around GPT-5 Compliance
Concerns have been raised about OpenAI's compliance with the EU AI Act requirements for its recently released GPT-5 model, particularly regarding the disclosure of training data.. Legislative Process Commission consultation on transparent AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a consultation to develop guidelines and a Code of Practice for transparent AI systems, particularly focusing
The EU AI Act Newsletter #85: Concerns Over Chatbots and Relationships
EU regulation currently lacks clarity on the extent to which AI chatbots are allowed to encourage engagement through intimacy.. Legislative Process Poland has yet to designate the market surveillance authority: Poland's delay in appointing a market‑surveillance authority under the AI Act could trigger infringement proceedings, warns legal expert Maria Dymitruk. The Act, which came into force on
The EU AI Act Newsletter #84: Trump vs Global Regulation
President Trump's AI Action Plan aims to deregulate AI, prioritising American supremacy over risks. However, this plan won’t protect US companies from global regulation.. Legislative Process Germany seeks to reduce regulatory burdens: Pieter Haeck from POLITICO reported that Germany's new digital ministry is in discussions with Brussels about avoiding overregulation in AI based a blog post outli
The EU AI Act Newsletter #83: GPAI Rules Now Apply
AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety and accountability.. Legislative Process General-purpose AI rules now in effect across the bloc: AI Act obligations for providers of general-purpose AI (GPAI) models have entered into application across the EU, bringing enhanced transparency, safety an
The EU AI Act Newsletter #82: GPAI Code of Practice Goes Live
The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transparency and copyright for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published: The European Commission has released a voluntary Code of Practice to help industry comply with AI Act obligations regarding safety, transpar
The EU AI Act Newsletter #81: Pause the AI Act?
European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier explicitly stated there would be "no stop the clock", "no grace period", and "no pause".. Legislative Process EU maintains AI Act timeline despite pressure: According to Foo Yun Chee from Reuters, the European Commission has rejected calls from some companies and countries to delay implementation of the AI Act, maintaining the legislation's origina
The EU AI Act Newsletter #80: Commission Seeks Experts for AI Scientific Panel
The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission seeks experts for AI Scientific Panel: The European Commission is establishing a scientific panel of independent experts to aid in implementing and enforcing the AI Act. The panel's mandate centres on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models a
The EU AI Act Newsletter #79: Consultation on High-Risk AI
The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of regulations for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act.. Legislative Process Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems: The European Commission has initiated a public consultation regarding the implementation of rules for high-risk AI systems under the AI Act. The consultation aims to
The EU AI Act Newsletter #78: Cutting Red Tape
Risto Uuk and Sten Tamkivi argue that Europe's path to AI competitiveness lies in cutting actual bureaucratic red tape, not in removing AI safeguards.. Legislative Process Stakeholder feedback on AI definitions and prohibited practices: the European Commission published a report prepared by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) for the EU AI Office, analysing stakeholder feedback from tw
The EU AI Act Newsletter #77: AI Office Tender
The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to support the monitoring of compliance and risk assessment of general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process AI Office AI safety tender: The AI Office will soon be looking for third-party contractors to provide technical assistance aimed at supporting the monitoring of compliance, in particular in its assessment of risks posed by g
The EU AI Act Newsletter #76: Consultation on General-Purpose AI
The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI models.. Legislative Process Commission launches consultation on general-purpose AI model rules: The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking stakeholder input to clarify the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. This feedback will inform Co
The EU AI Act Newsletter #75: AI Continent Action Plan
The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators.. Legislative Process Commission sets course for Europe's AI focus: The European Commission has introduced the AI Continent Action Plan to leverage EU strengths like talent and strong traditional industries as AI accelerators. The plan focu
The EU AI Act Newsletter #74: Human Rights Are Not Optional
Architects of the AI Act have urged Brussels to halt "dangerous" watering down of rules that would exempt major US tech companies like OpenAI and Google from key regulatory requirements.. Legislative Process AI Board convenes for its third meeting: The AI Board, comprising senior representatives from EU Member States, met on 24 March under the chairmanship of Mr Dariusz Standerski, Polish Secret
The EU AI Act Newsletter #73: Scientific Panel Rules
The Commission has established rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts.. Legislative Process Adoption of implementing act for the scientific panel: The European Commission has adopted rules for a new scientific advisory group of independent AI experts. This panel, mandated by the AI Act, will support the AI Office and national authorities in implementing and enforcing
The EU AI Act Newsletter #72: Europe’s Competitiveness
The European Tech Alliance paper "Ensuring Europe's Competitiveness" outlines steps for European companies to remain globally competitive in AI.. Legislative Process Potential AI Act re-opening: According to Euractiv's Tech Reporter Claudie Moreau, the AI Office director Lucilla Sioli has confirmed that the AI Act will be included in the Commission's digital package, for which an impact assessme
The EU AI Act Newsletter #71: Wealth of Commission Guidelines
The European Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition, prohibited AI practices and a living repository on AI literacy. Legislative Process Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition: The European Commission has published guidelines explaining the definition of AI systems under the AI Act, aiming to help providers and other stakeholders determine whether their software
The EU AI Act Newsletter #70: First Measures Take Effect
The Act, which entered its first phase on 2 February just before the Paris AI Summit, now prohibits specific AI applications. Legislative Process The first measures of the AI Act take effect: Le Monde journalist Alexandre Piquard reported that the first phase of the Act began on 2 February, just before the Paris AI Summit. Initially, the Act prohibits specific AI applications, including social r
The EU AI Act Newsletter #69: Big Tech and AI Standards
Corporate Europe Observatory has published an overview arguing that European AI standard-setting bodies are heavily dominated by tech industry representatives. Analysis Feedback on the second Code of Practice draft: Leverhulme Centre for Future Intelligence academics reviewed the second draft of the Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI and acknowledged significant improvements from the first
The EU AI Act Newsletter #68: New Year Kickoff
Korea has passed the "Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of Trust", becoming the second nation globally after the EU to enact comprehensive AI legislation. Legislative Process Second draft of the Code of Practice published: The second draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been published following stakeholder consultation involving approxi
The EU AI Act Newsletter #67: More Jobs at the AI Office
The European Commission is currently recruiting Legal and Policy Officers for the European AI Office. Analyses Analysis of the 1st Code of Practice Draft: Yacine Jernite and Lucie-Aimée Kaffee from Hugging Face evaluated the proposed measures for AI Act Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. Jernite and Kaffee state that whilst the transparency measures are generally well-directed, requiring d
The EU AI Act Newsletter #66: Huge Edition
Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice and consultation on AI Act prohibitions and AI system definition is now open. Legislative Process First draft of the Code of Practice available now: Independent experts have presented the initial draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, having completed the first of four drafting rounds sched
The EU AI Act Newsletter #65: Free Speech and National Plans
Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the EU AI Act. Legislative Process Ireland publishes list of public authorities: Ireland's Minister of State Dara Calleary has published a list of nine national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the AI Act. The
The EU AI Act Newsletter #64: Draft on the Scientific Panel
The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. Legislative Process Implementing act on scientific panel: The European Commission is seeking feedback on a draft act regarding the establishment of a scientific panel of independent experts under the AI Act. This panel will advise and assist the AI
The EU AI Act Newsletter #63: Standards, Cooperation, Risk Management
First Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI was on 30 September, revealing disagreements between GPAI providers and other stakeholders. Legislative Process Euractiv's tech journalist Jacob Wulff Wold reported that the European Commission held its first Code of Practice plenary for general-purpose AI (GPAI) on 30 September. The Commission shared a list of chairs and vice-chairs for work
The EU AI Act Newsletter #62: AI Pact Signed; Code of Practice Launched
The European Commission collects over 100 AI Pact signatures and an online kick-off plenary for the general-purpose AI code of practice is scheduled for 30 September. Legislative Process Over a hundred companies sign AI Pact pledges: The European Commission has announced over a hundred initial signatories to the AI Pact, including multinational corporations and SMEs from various sectors. The Pac
The EU AI Act Newsletter #61: Council of Europe AI Convention vs the Act
Comparison of the Council of Europe's AI convention with the AI Act. The AI Office receives nearly 1,000 expressions of interest to participate in the code of practice. Legislative Process Strong interest for the first general-purpose AI code of practice: The AI Office has received nearly 1,000 expressions of interest from organisations and individuals worldwide to participate in drafting the fi
The EU AI Act Newsletter #60: California Bill Could Enhance the EU’s
Turing Award-winning AI expert Yoshua Bengio recommends that the EU take inspiration from the California AI safety bill as they implement their own AI regulation. Analysis California bill could enhance EU AI Act: Euractiv's Jacob Wulff Wold reported on the California bill, Senate Bill (SB) 1047, which would require the developers of AI models trained with more than $100 million in computing reso
The EU AI Act Newsletter #59: Key Deadline Extended
The general-purpose AI consultation deadline has been extended to 18 September upon the request of a coalition of eleven tech industry associations. Legislative Process General-purpose AI consultation deadline extended: According to Euractiv's Eliza Gkritsi, a group of eleven tech industry associations requested the European Commission to extend the deadline for submitting inputs on the Code of
The EU AI Act Newsletter #58: EU AI Law Enters into Force
On 1 August the EU AI Act took effect. It aims to promote responsible AI development and deployment in the EU. Legislative Process AI Act enters into force: On 1 August, the EU AI Act took effect, aiming to promote responsible AI development and deployment in the EU. Initially proposed in April 2021 and agreed upon by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2023, the Act addresses po
The EU AI Act Newsletter #57: Bad for Innovation?
EU AI Act's compliance costs and lack of clarity cause concern among tech start-ups ahead of next week's entry into force. Legislative Process It is official! The EU AI Act has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will now enter into force on 1 August. Parliament's possible oversight body: According to Euractiv's Eliza Gkritsi and Théophane Hartmann, the European Parl
The EU AI Act Newsletter #56: General-Purpose AI Rules
Members of the European Parliament sent a letter to the AI Office asking for greater inclusion of civil society and other stakeholders in the drafting of codes of practice for general-purpose AI. Legislative Process MEPs have questions about the codes of practice process: POLITICO's Morning Tech published a letter (unfortunately behind a paywall) by MEPs Brando Benifei, Svenja Hahn, Katerina Kon
The EU AI Act Newsletter #55: First-Ever Meeting of the AI Board
The AI Board met for the first time to lay the groundwork for the implementation of the AI Act. Legislative Process AI Board's first meeting: The inaugural meeting of the upcoming AI Board convened on 19 June at the European Commission building, ahead of the AI Act's formal entry into force expected in early August. The gathering aimed to lay the groundwork for the Act's implementation, focusing
The EU AI Act Newsletter #54: AI Office Hiring
The AI Office is hiring seconded national experts who could be responsible for carrying out innovation, supervision and enforcement tasks. AI Office Seconded national experts to be hired for Policy Specialists: The EU AI Office has put out a call for Seconded National Experts who can become Policy Specialists. The seconded national experts could be responsible for carrying out innovation, superv
The EU AI Act Newsletter #53: The Law Is Finally Adopted
The Council of the EU approved the AI Act and the law will now enter into force very soon. Legislative Process AI Act is finally adopted: The Council of the EU approved the AI Act on 21 May. This legislation, the first of its kind in the world, adopts a 'risk-based' approach, imposing stricter regulations on AI systems with higher potential to harm society. The Act aims to standardise AI rules,
The EU AI Act Newsletter #52: Free Tools to Navigate the Final Text
Navigate the AI Act final text with free new search, chat and contents tools. Legislative Process The AI Pact has kicked off: The AI Pact, an initiative by the European Commission, urges organisations to prepare for the AI Act's implementation. While some provisions of the Act will take effect shortly after its adoption, others apply after a transitional period. The AI Pact encourages early comp
