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Meta Bows Out of EU AI Code; Anthropic Steps In

7/23/2025

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Meta has opted out of signing the EU's General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, fearing it could hinder innovation due to legal ambiguities. Meanwhile, Anthropic is stepping up, ready to endorse the code and showcase its dedication to transparency and safety. The AI Act will reshape the landscape for AI model providers in the EU starting August 2, 2025.

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Historical Context

The European Union enacted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, enhancing data privacy rights and imposing significant penalties on companies like Meta for non-compliance. This regulatory framework emerged in response to growing concerns over data misuse, particularly following the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal. As the AI Act approaches implementation in 2025, balancing innovation and regulation remains a critical challenge for the tech industry.

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Meta has opted out of signing the EU's General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, fearing it could hinder innovation due to legal ambiguities. Meanwhile, Anthropic is stepping up, ready to endorse the code and showcase its dedication to transparency and safety. The AI Act will reshape the landscape for AI model providers in the EU starting August 2, 2025.

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