🚨Meta Says No to EU’s AI Code — Innovation or Instigation?
Big AI news in Europe: Meta just said no thanks to the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Practice.
This framework was designed to help companies align with the upcoming EU AI Act, one of the most ambitious AI regulations we've seen globally. It’s not legally binding (yet), but signing could give companies a head start on compliance and reduce legal friction down the road.
Meta's stance?
They say the EU is "overreaching" and creating legal uncertainty that could choke innovation.
Their Global Affairs Chief, Joel Kaplan, didn’t hold back: "Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI."
💡 On the flip side, not engaging with the EU’s efforts could mean heavier scrutiny and fines later (up to 7% of annual revenue 👀).
This raises big questions for startups, devs, and builders:
Should we be worried about overregulation killing product velocity?
Or is this the kind of accountability the AI space needs before things get out of hand?
Either way, it’s a big moment for the future of AI development—not just in the EU, but globally.
Would love to hear your take. Is Meta making the right call—or missing the bigger picture? 👇
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Interesting stance from Meta! It’s a reminder that regulation isn't necessarily the enemy. It can actually spark innovation by pushing startups to find compliant and creative solutions. Curious to see how this plays out for AI development in Europe!