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Two EU countries probe AI Act’s bans, but legal challenges loom

By Luca Bertuzzi ( April 14, 2025, 11:58 GMT | Insight) -- Two EU member states are investigating six potential violations of the AI Act's prohibitions, MLex has learned. These investigations have begun despite the law's penalty regime not taking effect until August 2025 and enforcement powers not being granted until August 2026. This misalignment in the AI regulation timeline could lead to legal challenges if fines are issued before the enforcement chapter is legally effective. The commission has acknowledged potential legal uncertainties and is seeking ways to provide clarity. The identities of the countries involved in the investigations remain undisclosed.Two EU member states are already conducting investigations into six potential violations of the AI Act’s prohibitions, MLex has learned. However, if these probes lead to early fines, the law’s contradictory timeline might provide grounds for legal challenges....

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