( May 7, 2026, 10:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU's simplified rulebook on artificial intelligence “creates dangerous loopholes” in the law, said consumer group BEUC on Thursday. The AI Omnibus, which was adopted early on Thursday, “rolls back key consumer protections,” the group said, “by removing critical AI systems.” BEUC said it regrets that machinery are exempt from higher scrutiny and fears that reduced registration requirements will ultimately reduce transparency.Statement follows....
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