The EU AI Act's adoption in 2024 might seem like a future consideration, but its informational context can absolutely influence earlier decisions if investors are truly aiming for the upper bound of success.
Smart capital always projects forward, anticipating regulatory shifts to ensure sustained peak performance.
For example, when a new building code is anticipated, a developer doesn't wait for it to pass to start factoring in new material costs or design changes; they integrate those expectations into their initial project budget to maximize future returns.
Mistral AI's seed funding in 2023 would have had due diligence that considered the likelihood of such regulations, not just what was on the books at that moment.
Failing to account for these asymmetries means leaving money on the table.