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EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US and big tech pressure, FT reports

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Posted on November 7, 2025

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EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US and big tech pressure, FT reports

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(Reuters) -The European Commission is proposing a pause to parts of its landmark artificial intelligence laws amid intense pressure from big tech companies and the U.S. government, Financial Times

EU Considers Halting Parts of AI Legislation Amid Tech Pressure

(Reuters) -The European Commission is proposing a pause to parts of its landmark artificial intelligence laws amid intense pressure from big tech companies and the U.S. government, Financial Times reported on Friday.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

(Reporting by Abu Sultan in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill)

Key Takeaways

The EU is considering pausing parts of its AI legislation.
Pressure from big tech and the US is influencing the decision.
The European Commission is behind the proposal.
The Financial Times reported the potential pause.
Reuters has not yet verified the report.

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