EU AI Act updated: Digital Omnibus introduces eight amendments
The final text of the EU Digital Omnibus has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. The amendments introduce eight key adjustments to the EU AI Act, including extending deadlines for high-risk AI to 2027 and 2028.
What happened?
The final text of the EU's so-called Digital Omnibus regarding AI has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and has entered into force. This brings direct amendments to the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). The update adjusts the compliance timeline for both developers (providers) and users (deployers) of AI systems.
Key facts
| Tillkännagivande | 30 juli 2026 |
|---|---|
| Högrisk-AI tidsfrist | Flyttas till 2027 och 2028 |
| Påverkade regleringsramverk | EU AI Act (EU 2024/1689) och GDPR |
Why it matters
The reform amends the previously established roadmap for compliance. By extending the deadlines for high-risk systems to 2027 and 2028, industry is granted more time to adapt its processes. Concurrently, new prohibitions on specific AI applications are introduced and data protection requirements regarding bias mitigation under GDPR are clarified, aiming to provide legal certainty and a better balance between innovation and risk management.
Who is affected?
The changes affect all developers, providers, and organizational users of AI systems within the EU. Companies developing or deploying high-risk systems are particularly affected, as they receive extended deadlines but also face expanded requirements for bias management and stricter oversight from the EU AI Office.
Impact on the EU
The regulation applies directly across the entire EU, including Sweden. The amendments entail a shift in the compliance timeline for high-risk AI to 2027 and 2028, providing Swedish and European actors more time for adaptation while increasing administrative oversight from the AI Office.
What else you should know
Among the eight key amendments in the Omnibus package are extended deadlines for high-risk AI (to 2027 and 2028, respectively), new categories of prohibited AI applications, and an expanded mandate for the EU AI Office. Additionally, the legal basis under GDPR for data processing aimed at detecting and correcting biases in AI models is extended.
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