Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with 48 others, signed an open letter urging the EU to ease restrictions on AI development.
The letter expresses concerns that strict regulations are slowing down progress in Europe, leaving the region behind in the global AI race.
Various AI-related companies want EU regulators to reduce red tape and allow faster development of AI tools.
Meta, for example, has had to delay the release of its AI chatbot in Europe, while other regions have had access for months.
EU laws require users’ explicit permission for data use, complicating AI rollouts.
The letter argues that Europe could fall further behind in technology if the regulations remain too strict. However, the EU’s approach is meant to protect users from potential harm, as seen with social media, by regulating AI in advance.
The debate now rests on balancing innovation with user protection.
