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EU Proposes GDPR Changes to Boost AI Competitiveness

11/26/2025

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The European Commission proposed amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation to facilitate AI development.
The changes would allow AI developers to process personal data, including sensitive categories, under a new legitimate interest provision.
The proposals, unveiled on November 19, 2025, aim to boost Europe’s AI competitiveness against the United States and China.
Privacy advocates warn the amendments could weaken protections and burden European Union firms, signaling difficult negotiations ahead.

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The European Commission proposed amendments to the General Data Protection Regulation to facilitate AI development.
The changes would allow AI developers to process personal data, including sensitive categories, under a new legitimate interest provision.
The proposals, unveiled on November 19, 2025, aim to boost Europe’s AI competitiveness against the United States and China.
Privacy advocates warn the amendments could weaken protections and burden European Union firms, signaling difficult negotiations ahead.