Meta Warns EU Regulatory Efforts Risk Bloc Missing Out on AI Advances

Meta has expressed concerns that the EU's approach to regulating AI could lead to the continent being cut off from accessing cutting-edge services. The company received a request from the EU's privacy watchdog to pause the training of its future AI models on data in the region. This is to give local regulators time to understand the issue of generative AI. While adhering to the request, Meta believes such moves are creating a gap in technologies available in Europe compared to the rest of the world. Future and more advanced AI releases may not be available in Europe due to regulatory uncertainty. The company is worried that jurisdictions unable to regulate in a way that provides clarity could hinder the offering of advanced technologies in those places. This could result in Europe being left behind in terms of AI technology. The EU continues its efforts to rein in the power of Big Tech. The situation highlights the challenges of balancing innovation with regulation in the rapidly evolving field of AI.