EU Reaches Provisional Agreement on the "Digital Omnibus" to Ease and Delay Parts of AI Rules
What happened: On May 7, 2026, the European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the "Digital Omnibus" revising the AI Act. It includes pushing back the start of obligations imposed on high-risk AI from the original August 2026 to December 2027.
Why it matters: The backdrop is that standards and operational frameworks have not been ready in time. The scope was also clarified β for example, AI that merely optimizes performance or acts as a supporting "safety component" will not automatically be treated as "high-risk."
What it means: Businesses offering AI products and services in the EU gain more breathing room to comply, but they need to keep a close eye on the final substance of the rules. Interpreting the law presupposes consulting a professional.