EU reaches tentative deal on simpler AI rules as Sanchez hails pact

On 2026-05-07, EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers reached a tentative deal to water down and delay parts of the EU AI Act. The agreement, described as a provisional modification of the bloc's AI rules, was hailed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid. The move affects the regulatory framework for AI across the EU and has implications for companies operating in the digital sector.