EU cybersecurity, AI action plan focuses on implementation, not new legislation
By Júlia Tar ( July 7, 2026, 16:15 GMT | Insight) -- The EU's action plan on cybersecurity and AI won't be accompanied by new legislation, the bloc's tech chief Henna Virkkunen said on Tuesday as it was unveiled. Instead, the European Commission will focus on implementing existing rules while introducing measures aimed at strengthening cyber resilience. It has set out measures to improve access to advanced AI models, boost AI testing and strengthen Europe's cyber resilience.The EU's action plan on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence won't be accompanied by new legislation, the European Commission has said, with the focus instead on implementing existing rules while introducing measures aimed at strengthening cyber resilience....
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