EU AI law amendments to be discussed as deadline looms for high-risk AI systems
By Matthew Newman ( May 5, 2026, 13:13 GMT | Insight) -- EU policy makers are due to discuss legislative amendments to the bloc's landmark AI law on Wednesday in a bid to find an agreement on how to reform the way the legislation applies to products already regulated under sectoral laws, such as medical devices, machinery and vehicles. The pressure is mounting on EU lawmakers to reach a deal ahead of an Aug. 2 deadline for high-risk AI obligationsEU policy makers are due to meet on Wednesday to discuss legislative amendments to the AI Act, following last week’s stalemate over how to reform the way the flagship legislation applies to products already regulated under sectoral laws, such as medical devices, machinery and vehicles....
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