EU Softens Landmark AI Rules, Targets Deepfakes | Tech It Out (opens in new tab)

European Union lawmakers have reached a deal to ease parts of the bloc's landmark AI Act, including delaying rules for high-risk artificial intelligence systems until 2027\. The changes come amid growing pressure from businesses that argue strict digital regulations are hurting Europe's ability to compete globally\. At the same time, the EU is introducing tougher restrictions on AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes and so-called 'nudifier' apps, while also approving mandatory watermarking...