The analysis of AI funding rounds since 2024, showing no direct failures from AI Act compliance, forms only one part of a larger feedback loop that determines viability.
Just because a few large players secure funding, like Mistral AI, doesn't mean the system is working perfectly for everyone; it could be a bottleneck for smaller, less-resourced startups.
Consider a small team in rural France trying to develop an AI tool for local farmers: if they lack the legal expertise or funding to navigate the complex attestations required, they might never even reach the point of seeking investment, a second-order effect not captured by looking only at successful funding rounds.
This kind of limited observation can create a skewed view of the regime's actual impact, where only the strongest survive and thrive.