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The European Union is facing mounting pressure to revise its groundbreaking AI Act, as large technology firms lobby for adjustments to the legislation. Concerns are growing that these potential revisions could weaken the Act’s regulatory strength, jeopardizing the delicate equilibrium between fostering innovation and mitigating the inherent risks of artificial intelligence. This situation underscores the complex challenges involved in effectively governing rapidly developing technologies like AI. Discussions surrounding these developments initially surfaced on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1oqru3w/eu_set_to_water_down_landmark_ai_act_after_big/]