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EU reaches tentative deal on simpler AI rules, plans ban on 'nudifier' apps

The European Union has reached a tentative deal to amend its landmark AI Act, introducing a ban on unauthorized sexually explicit AI deepfakes—including material depicting child sexual abuse—and mandatory watermarking of AI-generated content starting December 2, 2026. The agreement also delays implementation of rules for high-risk AI systems (covering biometrics, critical infrastructure, education, employment, law enforcement, and border management) to December 2, 2027, excludes machinery from the act, and faces criticism for yielding to business pressure; it now awaits formal approval from the European Parliament and EU member states.