Imperfect AI Omnibus Arrives, All Eyes Turn to Digital Omnibus

The European Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal on the AI Omnibus after difficult talks.

The package narrows sector-rule overlap exemptions mainly to machinery, extends some SME relief to mid-caps, and tightens rules on harmful deepfakes and child-abuse content.

Several AI Act deadlines are also being pushed back, giving companies more time to comply.

Focus now shifts to the Digital Omnibus, where industry is urging wider data access for AI and research.