European Commission spokesperson sends message to Google, Facebook and other tech giants on AI rules: ‘Let me be as clear as possible…’

The European Union will proceed with the AI Act as scheduled. Tech giants requested a delay, citing compliance concerns. The Commission firmly rejected these pleas. Legal deadlines are fixed within the legislation. Obligations for general purpose AI models begin in August. High-risk model obligations start in August 2026. The EU aims to regulate AI responsibly across its economic sectors.