European Commission Publishes AI Act Guidelines as Meta Rejects EU Code

What Happened

The European Commission has published official guidelines to help organizations comply with the recently adopted AI Act, aiming to clarify practical obligations for AI developers and deployers across the EU. These guidelines are designed to support compliance and smooth the AI Act\’s rollout. On the same day, Meta announced it will not sign the European Union\’s code of practice designed to curb AI-fueled disinformation, diverging from other major tech firms who have committed to the voluntary standards. The company cited disagreements with the code\’s framework and oversight, widening the gap between regulators and Big Tech over content responsibility and transparency.

Why It Matters

The release of AI Act guidelines is a key step in Europe\’s efforts to lead on AI regulation, providing clarity for the tech industry and protecting users. Meta\’s refusal to join the EU code underlines persistent tensions between platforms and regulators about accountability and misinformation. Read more in our AI News Hub