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February 12, 2025

EU scraps proposed AI rules in wake of Paris summit

One leading EU lawmaker said the decision would 'only benefit Big Tech'

Martin Coulter

2 min read

The European Union has scrapped proposals that would have empowered consumers to claim compensation for harm caused by artificial intelligence, following calls from lawmakers and entrepreneurs to pare back regulation. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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