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What the EU AI Act delay means for the industry

By Luca Bertuzzi ( January 6, 2026, 10:06 GMT | Comment) -- A proposed delay to the EU AI Act’s high-risk regime is creating legal uncertainty, slowing companies’ compliance investments and unsettling a nascent AI-governance profession. While some EU countries float retroactive fixes, others question the European Commission’s discretion to shift deadlines. Experts warn that early movers in the industry gain advantages, meaning companies may be better off preparing anyway despite the pause.The European Commission’s proposal to delay key parts of the EU's AI legislation is rippling through companies’ compliance planning, prompting uncertainty and a reprioritization of resources....

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