Zuckerberg, Ek Criticize EU AI Regulations

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek have criticized European Union regulations on artificial intelligence, arguing that they stifle innovation and could leave Europe behind in the tech race. In a joint statement, they pointed out that inconsistent and overlapping regulations, such as those under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), prevent companies from effectively using data to train AI models. This regulatory environment has led Meta to delay the release of its AI models in Europe, potentially depriving Europeans of the latest AI advancements. The CEOs emphasized that Europe's regulatory complexity could cause it to miss out on significant economic growth and technological opportunities. They called for clearer, more consistent policies to support innovation and leverage Europe's strong base of open-source developers. Without urgent changes, they warn, European businesses and consumers will fall behind in the adoption and creation of cutting-edge AI technologies.