Europe, which “has more open source developers than the United States,” is well positioned to take full advantage of the Open Source AI hello, the Executive Directors said in a joint statement on Friday.
“However, its fragmented regulatory structure, plagued by inconsistent implementation, is hampering innovation and holding back developers.”
The CEOs said the tech industry in Europe faces “overlapping regulations and inconsistent guidance on how to comply” rather than clear rules.
An aerodynamic design regulatory framework Not only would it accelerate the growth of open source AI, but it would also provide support to European developers and the broader creator ecosystem, they said.
In June, the Irish privacy regulator asked Meta not to launch its AI models in Europe for now, after the company was told to delay plans to tap into Facebook and Instagram user data.
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Given current regulations, Meta will not be able to launch its upcoming AI models, such as multimodal Llama, which has the ability to understand images, in Europe. This would mean Europeans would be left “with an AI designed for others,” the CEOs said.
Spotify highlighted its early investment in artificial intelligence to create personalized experiences for users, which led to the streaming service’s success.
Laws designed to increase European sovereignty and competitiveness are doing the opposite, they said, adding that Europe should “simplify and harmonise regulations while harnessing the benefits of a single but diverse market”.
The executive directors concluded that Europe needs a new approach with clearer policies and more consistent enforcement, adding that it will miss a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” on its current path.
The European Commission did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
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