European Commission Weighs Pause on AI Act Enforcement

Reports in May 2025 indicate that the European Commission is considering postponing the enforcement of certain provisions of the EU AI Act, originally slated to take effect in August 2025. Stakeholders argue that compliance requirements—particularly for general-purpose models—are still under debate, and industry players have pushed back on the feasibility of meeting stringent new obligations within the announced timeline. While no formal decision has been made, the discussion underscores the tension between rapid AI innovation and regulatory prudence. A delay could give providers more time to adapt their governance processes, but it may also signal wavering political will to lead on AI oversight dlapiper.com.