European Commission Proposes Major GDPR Rollbacks to Allow AI Companies Access to Personal Data
Summary
European Commission proposes major GDPR rollbacks allowing AI companies legal access to personal data for model training while extending grace periods for high-risk AI regulations, following intense pressure from Big Tech and US government amid fears strict rules hamper Europe's global AI competitiveness.
Key Points
- The European Commission proposes significant rollbacks to GDPR privacy protections, allowing AI companies to legally use personal data for training models and making it easier for companies to share anonymized datasets
- Europe extends the grace period for high-risk AI system regulations under the AI Act that were scheduled to take effect next summer, delaying implementation until standards and support tools become available
- The changes come after intense pressure from Big Tech companies and the US government, with Brussels attempting to reduce regulatory burden amid fears that strict rules hamper Europe's ability to compete in the global AI race