The European Commission is considering pushing back parts of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act after sustained pressure from businesses and the Trump administration, according to media reports.

The Commission confirmed that “a reflection” was “still ongoing” on possible delays, following a Financial Times report that said Brussels was assessing changes intended to ease requirements for major tech companies.

The act, the world’s first broad legal framework for governing AI, took effect in August 2024, though many of its rules have not yet kicked in.

Most requirements for companies building high-risk AI systems that “pose serious risks to health, safety or fundamental rights” are scheduled to apply starting in August 2026, or even a year later.

The Financial Times reported that the Co

See Full Page