Digital Omnibus on AI: The EU's AI Act simplification and new AI Office powers

The EU Council has approved the Digital Omnibus on AI, which simplifies the AI Act by delaying high-risk compliance obligations, expanding the AI Office's enforcement powers over platforms under the Digital Services Act, and reducing administrative burdens on AI developers. The regulation was signed on 8 July 2026 and is awaiting publication in the Official Journal before entering into force, ahead of the original 2 August deadline for several high-risk requirements.

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