The Council of the EU has announced that a provisional agreement has been reached on proposed measures to amend the EU AI Act with the aim of streamlining rules and facilitating compliance. Whilst the full text of the proposal has not yet been published, we outline below the key points which have been announced. 

High-risk AI obligations delayed

Obligations for high-risk AI (HRAI) systems outlined in Annex III (such as AI systems used in recruitment and HR) which were due to come into effect on 2 August 2026 have now been delayed until 2 December 2027. The obligations…