AI standards diversion consensus is ‘exceptional,’ EU standard-setters say
( October 23, 2025, 14:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: CEN and Cenelec, the European standardizations bodies in charge of the developing the standards for the EU AI Act, have said that the decision to depart from the usual consensus-based process and assign the finalization of delayed AI standards to groups of selected experts is “exceptional” and meant to ensure their timely delivery. Several of the key people involved have already voiced their opposition to the move.Full statement follows....
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