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Apple and Meta have declined to sign the EU's AI safety pact, which aims to ensure the responsible development of artificial intelligence. This decision comes as over 100 other companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, have committed to the pact. The EU AI Pact focuses on promoting AI awareness, identifying high-risk AI systems, and establishing governance strategies.
The refusal from Apple and Meta highlights ongoing regulatory conflicts with EU authorities, particularly concerning data privacy and compliance. Meta has faced scrutiny over its AI assistant's rollout in Europe, leading to a temporary halt due to data protection issues. Both companies express a commitment to comply with the new AI Act but remain cautious about joining the pact at this time.
• Apple and Meta reject EU's AI safety pact amid regulatory disputes.
• Over 100 companies, including major tech firms, signed the EU AI Pact.
The EU AI Pact encourages companies to adopt best practices for AI governance and risk mitigation.
It aims to regulate AI technologies to protect health, safety, and fundamental rights.
Identifying these systems is a core action of the EU AI Pact.
Apple's refusal to join the EU AI Pact reflects its ongoing regulatory challenges in Europe.
Meta's decision to not sign the AI Pact is influenced by its recent data privacy issues in Europe.
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