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EU Proposes GDPR Changes to Boost AI Amid Opposition

11/11/2025

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EU officials aim to amend the GDPR to accelerate AI development and boost competitiveness.
"Digital omnibus" would create AI-focused exceptions for processing sensitive data and redefine data protections.
Civil society groups, including privacy advocate Max Schrems, oppose the process and lack of impact assessments.
Finnish lawmaker Aura Salla supports changes if they benefit European companies.
The proposal faces opposition from several EU countries.

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EU officials aim to amend the GDPR to accelerate AI development and boost competitiveness.
"Digital omnibus" would create AI-focused exceptions for processing sensitive data and redefine data protections.
Civil society groups, including privacy advocate Max Schrems, oppose the process and lack of impact assessments.
Finnish lawmaker Aura Salla supports changes if they benefit European companies.
The proposal faces opposition from several EU countries.