The EU's Artificial Intelligence Act, considered the strictest AI law globally, is undergoing amendments to simplify regulations and extend compliance deadlines. The changes aim to reduce obligations for businesses while maintaining the law's core principles. High-risk AI systems now have extended deadlines, and the definition of 'high-risk' has been narrowed. The amendments have sparked debate about potential deregulation and the fragmentation of AI regulation. A new prohibition on non-consensual sexually explicit AI-generated images has also been introduced. The effectiveness of the law in keeping pace with rapid AI innovation remains a concern.