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March 25, 2025

EU lawmakers warn against loosening AI Act

MEPs signed a letter warning watering down Act would be ‘dangerous and undemocratic’

Freya Pratty

2 min read

European lawmakers have warned against plans to water down the bloc’s landmark AI Act, describing moves to do so as “dangerous”, reports say.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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