EU pushes back AI rules to 2027 after tech backlash

Technology Nov 19, 2025

The EU has proposed to delay its new AI regulations for high-risk areas—like biometric ID and job applications—until December 2027, instead of next year.
This move comes after big tech companies pushed back, with the EU saying the goal is to make the rules simpler but still effective.

What else is changing?

This delay is part of a bigger "Digital Omnibus" update that could also tweak privacy laws like GDPR and e-Privacy.
If approved, companies such as Google and Meta might get to use European data to train their AI.
The EU says they're not making things weaker—just trying to keep rules strong while helping European businesses stay competitive, summarizing the Commission's intent to keep the rules robust and boost Europe's competitiveness.