That 3 billion euro Mistral funding really was something, and yeah, it doesn't just magically prove the AI Act works for everyone. Around here, especially in places that are still getting their digital infrastructure sorted, what's a big win in Paris might not even register as a ripple in terms of how new regulations actually play out or get enforced. The rules might be there on paper, but if you've got spotty internet or not enough local expertise, it's a completely different ballgame for actual viability.