The European Union has agreed to a watered-down version of its landmark artificial intelligence rules, delaying enforcement for high-risk AI systems until December 2, 2027.

• Key enforcement for high-risk AI systems, including biometrics and critical infrastructure, is now set for December 2, 2027, a delay from the original August 2, 2024 deadline.
• The agreement was reached between EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers after lengthy negotiations.
• The revised rules now exclude machinery from the AI Act and include a ban on AI that creates unauthorized sexually explicit images, effective December 2.