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Monday, Sep 07, 2026

EU Finalises AI Act Amendments Introducing Staggered Compliance and Heavy Fines for Violations

European Union institutions have reached a provisional deal on revisions to the AI Act, delaying some high-risk compliance obligations while introducing regulatory sandboxes. The updated framework also imposes fines of up to 3% of global turnover for violations. Lawmakers say the changes aim to balance innovation with stricter safeguards against misuse.
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