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Meta Rejects EU AI Code, Citing Innovation Threats

7/20/2025

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Meta Rejects AI Code

Meta Platforms has opted out of the EU's Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, voicing worries about legal ambiguities and stifling regulations that threaten innovation. Joel Kaplan, Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, labeled the code as excessive, contrasting with the support it has received from companies like OpenAI. This code seeks to boost transparency ahead of the AI Act's implementation on August 2, 2024.

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European Commission Regulates AI

The European Commission has unveiled new guidelines for general-purpose AI providers, set to take effect on August 2, 2025. These rules aim to foster compliance and innovation while clarifying the definition of general-purpose AI models. Notably, they also highlight risk assessments for models with systemic risks and provide exemptions for open-source versions.

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Historical Context

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was enacted by the European Union in 2018 to enhance data privacy, impacting major tech firms like Meta Platforms, which faced €50 million in fines for non-compliance. This regulation reflects ongoing tensions between innovation and regulation, as evidenced by Meta's withdrawal from the EU Code of Practice for AI, highlighting the challenges of balancing technological advancement with legal frameworks.

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Meta Rejects AI Code

Meta Platforms has opted out of the EU's Code of Practice for general-purpose AI, voicing worries about legal ambiguities and stifling regulations that threaten innovation. Joel Kaplan, Meta's Chief Global Affairs Officer, labeled the code as excessive, contrasting with the support it has received from companies like OpenAI. This code seeks to boost transparency ahead of the AI Act's implementation on August 2, 2024.

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