AI regulatory sandbox deadline slips one year to August 2027

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What changed

The deadline for competent authorities to establish AI regulatory sandboxes under the EU AI Act has been postponed by one year, from the original date to 2 August 2027.

Who this touches

National competent authorities responsible for setting up controlled AI testing environments under the AI Act.

Why it matters

Providers hoping to use sandboxes for controlled testing under regulatory oversight now have a later window before that infrastructure must exist.

Suggested next step — and why

Organisations planning to rely on sandbox access for testing may want to check with national authorities on interim arrangements before 2 August 2027.

The clock

New sandbox establishment deadline: 2 August 2027, one year later than originally set.

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