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Meta Publicly Rejects EU's AI Code of Practice, Citing "Overreach"

The social media giant is on a collision course with European regulators, refusing to sign a voluntary code designed to align companies with the landmark EU AI Act.

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 550 views
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Meta has publicly announced it will not sign the European Union's voluntary AI Code of Practice, citing "legal uncertainties" and "overreach." The move puts Meta at odds with competitors like OpenAI and sets up a major confrontation with European regulators ahead of the AI Act's implementation.

Meta Draws a Line in the Sand with EU Regulators

In a significant act of defiance, Meta announced on July 18 that it will not sign the European Commission's voluntary "General-Purpose AI Code of Practice." This move signals a major rift between U.S. tech giants and European regulators just weeks before the EU's landmark AI Act is set to begin implementation on August 2.

A Stand Against "Overreach"

Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, Joel Kaplan, stated that "Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI," arguing that the code introduces "legal uncertainties" and goes "far beyond the …

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