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March 26, 2026
EU Backs Nude App Ban and Delays to Landmark AI Rules
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TL;DR
- Key parts of the EU AI Act have been delayed by European lawmakers.
- Compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems are pushed to December 2027.
- AI systems covered by sector-specific safety rules have a proposed deadline of August 2028.
- Rules for watermarking AI-generated content delayed until November 2026.
- Original deadlines were set for August.
- Proposals to ban 'nudify' apps were backed, with exceptions for systems having effective safety measures.
- The decision on nudify apps follows outrage over sexualized deepfakes on X.
- The delays extend uncertainty for businesses.
- Parliament must negotiate the final text with the European Council.
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