The EU's AI Act, which is more risk-based, will apply to every AI company in the bloc, along with users of AI systems located within the EU. This contrasts with the UK's approach, which distinguishes between capability-based categorizations of AI systems and outcome-based categorizations of AI risks. The AI race is increasingly between governments and their regulators, as nations seek to become global leaders in the safe development and responsible deployment of AI technology.
Key takeaways:
- The European Commission is scrutinizing Microsoft's new partnership with Mistral, where Microsoft plans to make Mistral’s AI model available via its Azure cloud platform.
- The investigation is part of the EU's ongoing probe into partnerships between Big Tech and AI companies, with concerns over Microsoft’s support of OpenAI potentially falling under Europe’s merger rules.
- Microsoft is adding Mistral Large, the company’s “flagship” commercial model, to its Azure AI model catalog, which can process multiple languages and documents.
- The EU’s AI Act, once in effect, will apply to every AI company in the bloc, contrasting with the U.K. government’s regulatory designs that distinguish between capability-based and outcome-based categorizations of AI systems and risks.