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Meta Platforms Inc. has announced its refusal to comply with the European Union's AI Code of Practice, as stated by Joel Kaplan, the company's head of global affairs. Kaplan criticized the Code as 'unworkable and infeasible,' arguing that it imposes unnecessary burdens on Western open source AI models. This decision places Meta in direct opposition to EU regulators while the company continues to invest significantly in AI technology.
Kaplan emphasized the importance of keeping the U.S. administration informed about the regulatory challenges Meta faces in Europe. The company has already postponed the launch of its Meta AI chat assistant in the EU due to these regulatory hurdles. Additionally, Meta plans to introduce Community Notes for user fact-checking, a move that reflects its commitment to enhancing content accuracy on its platforms.
• Meta refuses to sign EU's AI Code of Practice, citing impracticality.
• Meta plans to roll out Community Notes for user fact-checking in the U.S.
The AI Code of Practice aims to standardize regulations across the AI industry in Europe.
Open source AI involves making parts of AI technology publicly available for third-party developers.
Community Notes is a tool for users to fact-check content on Meta's platforms.
Meta is heavily investing in AI technology while opposing EU regulations that hinder its development.
Apple has also criticized EU regulations, particularly the Digital Markets Act affecting its app approval process.
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