It's true that Mistral AI's valuation shows investors are willing to put money in, but that doesn't automatically mean the entire AI Act framework is now sound or universally viable.
Regulatory compliance and its true cost are often only clear once a business actually tries to operate under the new rules, not just when a big company gets a big cheque.
Consider the mandate for accessibility in new buildings here in Quebec; one big developer meeting all the standards doesn't make it easy or affordable for every small business owner renovating their café.
It's easy to confuse a company's financial success with the operational approval of a legislative framework, but they are very different things.