EU Extends Deadline for Implementing Landmark AI Regulations and Bans Nudity Apps

European lawmakers have passed a measure to delay key components of the EU’s flagship artificial intelligence (AI) law, pushing back compliance deadlines until December 2027 for developers of high-risk AI systems deemed to pose a significant threat to human health, safety, or fundamental rights. Companies working on low-risk AI applications, such as those related to toys or medical devices, would have an even longer deadline of August 2028 to comply with sector-specific safety regulations. In addition to the delay, lawmakers also voted in favor of banning apps that display nudity or semi-nudity, citing concerns over their potential impact on children and adolescents. This move is part of a broader effort by the European Union to regulate the use of AI in various sectors, ensuring that these technologies are developed and implemented responsibly. The EU’s AI Act aims to promote trust and confidence in AI systems while minimizing risks to human rights, security, and well-being. By extending deadlines for compliance and implementing new regulations, lawmakers hope to strike a balance between promoting innovation and protecting citizens from potential harms associated with the use of advanced technologies like AI.