Meta correspondence claims that EU regulations stifle innovation in artificial intelligence

“It is truly unfortunate that you are a part of this deceptive language reminiscent of George Orwell. To put it simply: Mark Zuckerberg desires the authority to utilize YOUR data and possessions for his personal benefit indefinitely, without seeking consent or providing compensation. And by ‘you,’ I am referring to every individual globally – whether they are individuals, businesses, enterprises, nations, and so forth. If his imitations end up superseding your creations, then that is your predicament, not his,” expressed Maciejko in response on X.

The opposing viewpoint to the correspondence is that rather than impeding AI developers, regulations like the EU AI Act lay a strong foundation for organizations to make informed decisions moving ahead. In many other regions, this aspect remains uncertain.

Nevertheless, the concerns expressed by the other signatories of the correspondence should not be disregarded. Yet, the extent of these concerns remains ambiguous. Computerworld attempted to reach out to several signatories of the correspondence but only received a single response, from SAP.

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