After initially objecting to the code of conduct, Google will now sign it.
Google was initially against the code of conduct, but claims that the input it provided to the European Commission has been well processed and applied. The code of conduct is reportedly less strict now, according to Ars Technica.
EU Rules Relaxed
The code of conduct is part of the AI regulations that the EU wants to introduce and is intended to help companies comply with the new AI law. This law prohibits misleading AI applications, among other things. Based on the code, Google will have to disclose information about the training of its AI models and how they handle copyright, which it is not particularly keen on.
Proponents see the code of conduct as an opportunity for responsible innovation. Others, like Apple, believe the law stifles innovation. Google emphasizes that AI could boost the European economy by about 1.8 trillion euros per year by 2034.
Big Tech Divided
Not all tech companies are following Google’s lead. Apple and Meta refuse to sign the code of conduct, fearing undermining of AI ambitions. Microsoft is still undecided, while OpenAI has already signed. Companies that refuse the code do not escape the AI law, of course. They risk fines of up to 35 million euros or seven percent of their global turnover for violations.
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