Signal EU adopts Digital Omnibus on AI, easing AI Act compliance burden

Summary

The European Union adopted a Digital Omnibus that eases the compliance burden of the AI Act. The reform keeps the risk-based framework intact while pushing back key compliance deadlines and simplifying certain obligations. It is read as a response to industry demands to reduce regulatory pressure on high-risk AI systems. The move stands out for coming so soon after the AI Act became fully applicable. It reflects an EU attempt to balance regulation against industrial competitiveness.