Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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European regulators are seeking to establish equilibrium between safeguarding citizen privacy and fostering artificial intelligence innovation. Recent Commission proposals aim to relax data protection constraints, enabling AI developers to leverage personal information more flexibly. This regulatory shift reflects growing recognition that overly restrictive frameworks may hinder technological progress and competitiveness, while policymakers emphasize the importance of maintaining robust privacy safeguards throughout digital transformation.
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