FT News Briefing EU pushes ahead with sprawling AI regulation
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Feb 6, 2025 Leaders across Europe and the Middle East are outraged by Trump's Gaza takeover plans. Meanwhile, the EU is advancing its groundbreaking AI regulations, challenging major tech firms like Meta over compliance. Disney celebrates a remarkable 27% earnings spike, showcasing resiliency in a tough market. The crackdown on trade loopholes aims to target Chinese e-commerce giants while reshaping US-EU relations. Tensions between the US and China continue, highlighting the need for strategic economic dialogues.
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EU AI Regulations
- The EU is pushing ahead with AI regulations, targeting practices like social scoring.
- This could lead to significant fines or bans for non-compliant companies, including American ones.
US Companies' Concerns
- US companies like Meta argue that the EU's AI regulations stifle innovation and investment.
- They claim the EU's desire for competitiveness clashes with its strict regulatory approach.
Trump's Retaliation Threat
- Trump threatens retaliation if the EU fines US AI companies, creating nervousness in Brussels.
- This has caused the EU to reassess probes into companies like Apple, Meta, and Google.