CDT Europe AI Bulletin: EU Reaches AI Omnibus Deal as AI Act Obligations Loom
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CDT Europe's May 2026 AI Bulletin reports that the European Parliament and Council reached a deal on the AI Omnibus, advancing EU AI governance ahead of key AI Act obligations. The European Commission released new draft guidance on high-risk AI systems and transparency obligations. The bulletin also covers intensifying debates across Europe around AI security, copyright, and competition.
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Alongside the deal, the European Commission advanced implementation efforts with new draft guidance on high-risk AI systems and transparency obligations.
Debates around AI security, copyright and competition continued to intensify across Europe.
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