Saying one company's success means the whole European AI regulatory framework is viable feels off, like a single perfectly installed light switch proving the whole house wiring is up to code.
My gut tells me one win, even a big one like Mistral AI, is a pattern of one; it doesn't erase the high compliance costs for everyone else.
It's like thinking because one contractor finished a job under budget, every home renovation project will now be cheap.
What would confirm this viability is seeing a steady stream of companies, not just an exception, thriving under those rules.