Look out, world! Google is hopping on the EU’s AI bandwagon faster than a cat chases a laser pointer. After a little coaxing, they’ve joined OpenAI by signing the EU’s voluntary AI code of practice.
But hold your applause, because not everyone is dancing in the streets. Meta, that quirky relative in the tech family, decided to dodge this agreement due to some ‘legal uncertainties,’ which translates to ‘we’d rather not risk our shiny reputation.’
Meanwhile, Google is a bit like that kid who shows up for team practice but complains about the drills: “We’re signing but…” In a statement laced with just enough concern to sound serious, they voiced worries that the AI Act could hamper Europe’s AI progress. Apparently, they fear the document might introduce so many restrictions (think red tape as thick as a toddler’s finger painting) that it could chill the very creativity and innovation they’re relying on.
So, does Google want to comply or sprawl out on a beach somewhere sipping piña coladas while innovating away? It’s a classic case of ‘this is going to help us, but only if it doesn’t take forever.’
Let’s ponder this—can regulations truly strike a balance between safety and innovation, or will we just find ourselves stuck in the slow lane of tech development? Sound off below!
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