According to an article from Biometric Update, a recent report critiques the European Union’s AI Act for not truly adhering to a risk-based approach. Authored by Martin Ebers, President of the Robotics & AI Law Society and IT Law professor, the study highlights concerns of legal uncertainty, over-regulation, and increased compliance costs. Ebers emphasizes the need for the AI Act to stick to its intended risk-based methodology, proposing sector-specific legislation to avoid inconsistencies. He also suggests that the European Commission AI Office should adapt and potentially modify the Act’s provisions to keep pace with technological advancements and changes in AI use. The Act, approved in May 2024, categorizes AI uses by risk to balance rights protection and innovation. However, criticisms from human rights organizations and business groups indicate ongoing debates over the Act’s effectiveness and impact. The report, commissioned by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe), warns global legislators to consider these issues before adopting similar approaches.