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Civil Society Letter Slams EU AI Act Scope Shrink

Watchdogs are circling. A joint letter from 33 civil society groups blasts proposed tweaks to the EU AI Act's Annex I, fearing a carve-out for high-risk systems.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 4 min read
Joint open letter document warning on EU AI Act Annex I changes

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • 33 civil society groups warn against Parliament's Annex I tweaks that could exempt high-risk AI systems. 𝕏
  • Annex I ties AI to existing product safety laws; changes risk gutting EU AI Act's enforcement. 𝕏
  • Trilogues are vital — broad scope preserves Europe's AI safety lead amid industry lobbying. 𝕏
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Originally reported by CDT

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