Meta Platforms has chosen not to sign the EU’s AI code of practice, citing legal uncertainties and overreaching measures in the code. The code, formulated by 13 experts, requires signatories to publish AI training summaries, follow copyright laws, and respect content owners’ requests. Microsoft is considering signing the code, emphasizing the importance of industry engagement.

Tech companies like OpenAI and Mistral have signed the EU AI code, while Meta declines. The European Commission has released guidelines for AI model providers, affecting companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. Providers of ‘general-purpose AI models with systemic risk’ must comply with legislation by August 2, 2027.

Earlier in July 2025, tech companies urged the European Commission to delay the AI act rollout, requesting a two-year postponement, but the timeline remained unchanged. Meta’s decision not to sign the AI code was announced by its chief global affairs officer, Joel Kaplan, on LinkedIn. The code aims to help companies align with AI regulations and prohibits the use of pirated content in training.

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