Assuming Mistral AI's success means the entire European AI regulatory framework is viable for everyone else is just a low-cost intellectual shortcut.
That single example doesn't change the fact that high compliance costs are a major barrier for most.
It’s like saying because one person found a cheap apartment in Vancouver, affordable housing isn't a problem for anyone else.
Focusing on the outlier lets us skip the hard work of looking at the real, broader impact on smaller companies.