Meta announced it will not sign the EU’s voluntary Code of Practice for general-purpose AI. Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, criticized the Code for creating legal ambiguities and imposing requirements beyond the AI Act’s scope.
Meta’s position mirrors concerns expressed by over 45 European companies, including Airbus and Philips, who argued the rules could inhibit AI innovation.
In contrast, companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Microsoft are signaling intent to sign. Meta’s refusal highlights growing regulatory friction between European authorities and US tech giants over global AI governance.
