Another Omnibus Package – No.’VII’ – This Time on All Things AI

Short summary

The EU's seventh Omnibus package modifies how the AI Act is applied, emphasizing reduced burdens for smaller companies and avoiding double regulatory obligations. Changes slow implementation timelines, with some deadlines originally set for August. High-risk AI products will still follow the CE marking and conformity assessment system, but with clarified overlaps with existing sectoral laws like the Machinery Regulation.

• •EU Omnibus VII modifies AI Act application, easing burdens for SMEs and delaying August deadlines
• •High-risk AI products still require CE marking and conformity assessment under existing frameworks
• •Legal teams need expertise in both product compliance (CE marking) and digital/AI law to navigate overlaps

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