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Boniface de Champris

Senior policy manager, CCIA Europe

3 articles · 9 April 2025 to 31 July 2026

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Warned that expanded guidelines now label almost everything, creating a cookie-banner effect where users stop noticing warnings.
Argued the code still imposes a disproportionate burden on AI providers and puts signatories at a disadvantage.
Welcomed the Commission's strategy as a first step but called for more ambitious deregulation.

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Technology

EU AI labelling rules take effect this weekend with fines up to €15m

From Sunday, companies must watermark and label synthetic content that looks authentic, while existing systems have four months to comply. Industry warns of label fatigue.

Ana Belić31 July 20266 min read

Technology

EU publishes voluntary AI code as companies face August compliance deadline

Brussels has given OpenAI, Google, Meta and others weeks to sign up to guidance on transparency, copyright and systemic risk, or face tougher scrutiny under the AI Act from 2 August.

Ana Belić10 July 20257 min read

Technology

EU signals willingness to amend AI Act under industry pressure

European Commission tech chief Henna Virkkunen says Brussels will review administrative burdens in the year-old regulation as US trade policy shifts and Big Tech lobbying intensifies.

Ana Belić9 April 20258 min read

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