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Google Backs EU AI Code, Meta Withdraws in Fear

7/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Google is set to embrace the EU's voluntary AI code of practice, striving to align with the forthcoming AI Act while ensuring broader access to cutting-edge AI tools. However, the tech giant worries that the code might stifle innovation and compromise trade secrets. Meanwhile, Meta has opted out, fearing legal ambiguities could hinder AI progress.

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Historical Context

The European Union enacted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, establishing stringent data privacy standards across its 28 member states and influencing global practices. This regulatory framework reflects ongoing concerns about data privacy and surveillance, paralleling current efforts to develop an AI code of practice, which aims to balance innovation with necessary oversight in technology development.

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Story summary

Google is set to embrace the EU's voluntary AI code of practice, striving to align with the forthcoming AI Act while ensuring broader access to cutting-edge AI tools. However, the tech giant worries that the code might stifle innovation and compromise trade secrets. Meanwhile, Meta has opted out, fearing legal ambiguities could hinder AI progress.

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