Tech Giants Pause AI Releases in EU Due to Regulatory Uncertainty

Meta, a US-based tech giant, has followed Apple's lead in halting AI releases in the European Union due to regulatory uncertainty. Both companies have not specified when the embargoes will be lifted, citing concerns over EU laws. Apple expressed worries about the Digital Markets Act, which could impact user privacy, while Meta is focused on limitations in the General Data Protection Regulation regarding user data usage. Despite facing issues in the EU, Meta plans to introduce new AI products in the UK, where regulations are perceived as more favorable. The company assures that data collection is done with user consent and offers opt-out options. This move comes after Meta was instructed by the Irish Data Protection Commission to pause its AI assistant rollout in the EU. The tech giants' actions reflect a growing tension between tech companies and EU regulations on data privacy and market competition.