It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of a 21 billion euro valuation, and sure, it gives Mistral AI a lot of room to maneuver, but if we hadn't already spent so much time discussing the AI Act, would we automatically assume this funding directly informs a debate on its regulatory viability? I'd argue we should look at this with fresh eyes: a company's financial success is about far more than just regulatory frameworks. It's like seeing a neighbor win the lottery and saying it proves the local tax system is perfect; it just means they got lucky, not that the system works for everyone struggling to pay their IVA on groceries.