The article discusses how the Artificial Intelligence Act efforts by the European Commission have faltered, highlighting that the EU has delayed a key component of the regulation and thereby missed its own deadline for creating a comprehensive, enforceable framework for AI oversight. It argues that the complexity of harmonizing rules across member states, combined with industry resistance and shifting tech priorities, has undermined the EU’s goal of being a global leader in AI governance. While the legislation still holds promise, the setback suggests the regulatory ambition may be weakened and the process prolonged.
