The European Commission has confirmed it will proceed with the implementation of its artificial intelligence (AI) regulations according to the original timeline, rejecting calls for a pause or grace period from several major technology companies and some countries. Despite appeals from industry leaders including Meta, Google, Mistral, and ASML to delay the AI Act by several years, the Commission spokesperson emphasized that there will be no delay or grace period. The decision underscores the EU's commitment to enforcing its AI legislative framework on schedule, aiming to regulate AI technologies without postponement.