The EU AI Act’s 2027 Extension Doesn’t Cover What You Think It Covers
The EU AI Act just moved its biggest deadline. Here's what that actually changes for AV/IT.
Brian Iselin
News And Trends Writer (EMEA), AVIXA
Brian Iselin is a Brussels-based journalist and editor covering professional AV, UCC, and integrated systems across Europe, with a focus on Germany, the UK, and the Nordics. As AVIXA’s News & Trends Editor (Europe), he writes data-driven news, explainers, and Q&As that translate fast-moving tech, standards, and policy into practical takeaways for integrators, consultants, and AV/IT buyers.
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