Tech companies argue that E.U. regulations on artificial intelligence restrict access to innovative products for EU citizens. However, civil society groups like BEUC and noyb assert that these regulations are crucial for ensuring safety and privacy in AI development. Delays in product launches such as Meta's Llama 4 and Google's Bard in Europe illustrate the impact of compliance with regulations. BEUC emphasizes that if AI products cannot comply with the law, they should not be launched, advocating for consumer safety over rapid deployment of technology.
If certain companies cannot guarantee that their AI products respect the law, then consumers are not missing out; these are products that are simply not safe to be released on the E.U. market yet.
It is not for legislation to bend to new features rolled out by tech companies. It is instead for companies to make sure that new features, products or technologies comply with existing laws before they hit the EU market.
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