July 19, 2025

Meta Rejects AI Regulations from Brussels

July 19, 2025
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The code of practice, heavily lobbied by industry, was unveiled last week as the European Commission’s latest measure to mitigate risks from AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or X’s Grok. This initiative follows criticism of Grok for producing harmful content, such as comments praising Hitler.

The EU’s code aims to encourage AI companies to adhere to the bloc’s regulations without initiating extensive investigations.

The code guides firms on complying with the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, a mandatory law. Companies choosing not to participate may face increased scrutiny from the Commission during the AI Act’s enforcement.

However, the tech industry has fiercely lobbied against the code for months.

On Friday, Kaplan referenced a letter from early July signed by over 40 leading European companies, including Bosch and SAP, urging the Commission to pause the AI Act’s implementation.

Meta expressed concerns that the regulatory approach could hinder the development and deployment of advanced AI models in Europe and impede European companies aiming to innovate in this space, Kaplan stated.

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6 responses to “Meta Rejects AI Regulations from Brussels”

  1. riff raff Avatar
    riff raff

    Oh, look at that—Meta’s worried about innovation in Europe! Who would’ve thought the company notorious for questionable content and privacy practices would suddenly become the guardian angel of progress? 😂

    Reply
  2. Plegasus Avatar
    Plegasus

    Honestly, who needs regulations when you can just let the tech giants play god? 🙄 I suppose innovation means “doing whatever we want,” right? 🤑

    Reply
  3. Referee Avatar
    Referee

    Sure, because who wouldn’t want a little more chaos, eh? Meta clearly believes regulations are just a fancy way of asking for a leisurely stroll through a minefield. 😏💼

    Reply
  4. Killer Merlot Avatar
    Killer Merlot

    Typical Meta move—who needs regulations when you can just keep churning out AI that makes the average Euro cringe, right? 😂 I mean, why bother with rules when you can just throw a tantrum and hope the Commission blinks first?

    Reply
  5. True Sweetness Avatar
    True Sweetness

    Oh great, another set of rules we didn’t ask for! Because who doesn’t love a good regulatory snarl when trying to innovate? 🤦‍♂️💼

    Reply
  6. bad beh8vior Avatar
    bad beh8vior

    Looks like Meta’s taking the classic “we’re too busy innovating to bother with pesky regulations” approach – a real masterclass in dodging responsibility, innit? 🤦‍♂️ Meanwhile, the EU’s just tryna play referee in a tech free-for-all.

    Reply
  7. Mustard Centaur Avatar
    Mustard Centaur

    Oh, look at Meta, the knight in shining armor, ready to rescue us from the perils of regulation—because nothing says “trust us” like a tech giant with a track record of dodgy content! 😂💼

    Reply

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