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EU Commission Dumps 130 AI Act Tasks on Itself – Bureaucracy Alert

Everyone figured the AI Act was wrapped up post-negotiations. Wrong. Now the Commission stares down 130 mandates, from acts to audits, with timelines that scream 'impossible.'

European Commission headquarters overlaid with AI Act timelines and checklists

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • European Commission faces 130 AI Act tasks with tight 2025-2026 deadlines, risking delays like GDPR.
  • 130 split: 39 governance, 39 secondary legislation, 34 enforcement, 18 evaluations.
  • Legacy systems get grace periods till 2027-2030; watchdogs can use tables to hold Commission accountable.

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Originally reported by EU AI Act News

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