Is this "compliance premium" for the AI Act really a lasting benefit, or just a temporary market buzz?
Historically, new regulations, especially in complex areas, often come with unforeseen costs and complexities before any real premium shows up, like we saw with the initial GDPR rollout where compliance became a significant hurdle for many smaller companies.
The playbook shows that a true strategic asset isn't built on just perception; it needs a solid track record of consistent financial returns or proven risk reduction over time.
That sort of certainty, the kind investors really value, has long come from demonstrable outcomes, not just new rules on paper that still need to prove their worth.
Until we see actual tangible benefits and not just legal frameworks, we should be cautious.