Meta refuses EU's AI code of practice, calling it overreach. Here’s what it means for AI regulation and tech’s future in Europe.
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Meta Rejects EU AI Code Ahead of AI Act Rollout Why Meta Refuses to Sign the EU’s AI Code of Practice Meta’s refusal to sign the European Union’s new AI code of practice is making headlines—and for good reason. With the EU AI Act set to roll out in just a few weeks, many are asking: what does this decision mean for the future of artificial intelligence in Europe? Meta refuses to sign EU’s AI code of practice underscores a pivotal standoff between Big Tech and European regulators. In this blog, we break down why Meta declined, what the EU’s AI rules actually involve, and what this tension signals for the broader global AI landscape. Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty Images The code of practice is a voluntary set of guidelines developed by the European Commission to help tech companies align with the AI Act before enforcement begins. Meta, however, has publicly pushed back, claiming the framework introduces legal uncertainties and overreaches its authority. While companies like Google and OpenAI have signaled some cooperation…
