EU timing under scrutiny. The Commission is reported to be weighing a pause for selected AI Act provisions after industry and U.S. pressure. A spokesperson reiterated support for the Act’s objectives, but options are being considered. Reuters
Market risk signal. The Bank of England governor warned of a possible AI-driven asset bubble even as productivity gains are expected, highlighting the need for risk controls and disclosures in AI-exposed sectors. Reuters
Regulation
EDPB opinion on Brazil adequacy. The Board adopted Opinion 28/2025 on the Commission’s draft adequacy decision for Brazil, a step that would ease EU-to-Brazil transfers used in AI development and support while maintaining GDPR safeguards. EDPB news and opinion PDF. European Data Protection Board+1
Academia
Superintelligence and legal personality. Explores recognition of non-human agents and implications for responsibility and redress in AI governance debates. SSRN
Business
Transfer planning. The Brazil adequacy track, if finalised, reduces friction for vendor support, evaluation and incident handling that involve Brazilian counterparts. Update transfer maps and vendor clauses accordingly. (See Regulation.)
Disclosure and market conduct. The BoE risk signal reinforces expectations for transparent model-risk governance in listed firms with AI-sensitive revenues. Align board reporting and risk factors. (See News.)
Adoption of AI
Watch the calendar. Potential EU pacing changes would affect sequencing of conformity tasks, transparency measures and incident reporting. Maintain readiness plans that can flex with Commission decisions. (See News.)
Takeaway
Timing, transfers and transparency remain the pressure points. Organisations should keep compliance plans flexible, prepare for streamlined EU-Brazil data routes, and strengthen market-facing risk disclosures around AI exposure.
Sources: Reuters, EDPB, Council of Europe, SSRN