Backlash from Big Tech Nudges EU to Ease AI Rules
The European Commission is planning to scale back some of its strictest AI and digital regulations, a move drawing criticism from privacy advocates who accuse Brussels of yielding to pressure from major technology firms. The Commission plans to present its “digital omnibus” package aimed at simplifying compliance procedures for AI developers and revising parts of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The proposed changes will mark one of the most significant shifts in Europe’s digital policy since the AI Act came into force in August 2024. The European market has long struggled to keep up with the rapid growth of…