Trump Administration Pressures Europe To Reject Ai Rulebook
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US Tech Firms Push for 'Simplest Possible' EU AI Rules Amid Code Delays
Above: EU flags fly in front of the Berlaymont, the European Commission's headquarter, on Feb. 17, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Image copyright: Thierry Monasse/Contributor/Getty Images via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The EU’s AI Act was rushed and is now backfiring. Confusing rules, endless revisions, and heavy compliance burdens are choking innovation. Start-ups face uncertainty while the U.S. and China race ahead. Europe must stop overregulating and start creating space for AI to grow, or risk falling hopelessly behind.
Narrative B
Watering down AI rules in the name of competitiveness is reckless. Having already scrapped the AI Liability Directive, citizens risk being left unprotected and Big Tech held unaccountable. As AI becomes more powerful, Europe must enforce strong safeguards. Safety, transparency, and oversight are essential for trust and innovation to coexist.