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Big Tech's Pressure Alters EU AI Guidelines Ahead of 2025

5/2/2025

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Big Tech's influence over the European Commission is under scrutiny as a report reveals these companies pressured for a softer Code of Practice on General Purpose AI. With tech firms enjoying privileged access to the drafting process, worries mount over copyright conflicts. The final guidelines are anticipated by August 2025, leaving many anxious about the implications.

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Big Tech's influence over the European Commission is under scrutiny as a report reveals these companies pressured for a softer Code of Practice on General Purpose AI. With tech firms enjoying privileged access to the drafting process, worries mount over copyright conflicts. The final guidelines are anticipated by August 2025, leaving many anxious about the implications.