It's a bit much to say Mistral AI's valuation directly informed the Solsice debate's conclusion, as if one big win proves the entire AI Act framework is sound.
A single company's success, especially one with deep pockets, doesn't always mandate that the regulatory model is viable for everyone else.
What if a smaller startup, perhaps without Mistral's capital allocation strategy or investor confidence, finds the compliance burden prohibitive and hits a fail-safe?
We have to consider the potential for drawdown for the many, not just the exception, like assuming a new motorway is good for all traffic because one Ferrari zipped through.
This kind of interpretation as evidence overlooks the crucial conditions that could lead to widespread failure.