EU wants to make digital rules easier—including for AI

Technology Nov 19, 2025

The European Commission just proposed some big changes to how tech is regulated in the EU.
If these go through, companies could use your personal data for AI without always asking for your OK first.
The goal? Make digital rules simpler and reduce administrative burden.

What else is changing?

They're also trying to cut down on those endless cookie pop-ups by reducing consent requests online.
Plus, companies will get 18 extra months before they have to follow some of the tougher new AI safety rules.
Not everyone's happy—digital rights groups worry this weakens privacy—but supporters say it could save billions in admin costs if approved by EU leaders.