Mistral AI’s big fundraising round is one thing, but it doesn't automatically prove the AI Act is viable for everyone else.
We need to ask, if we hadn't already poured so much attention into this specific valuation, would we still think it validates the whole regulatory framework?
For most companies, especially the smaller ones in Portugal, a single success story doesn't change the daily grind of compliance costs or the search for initial funding.
It’s like thinking that just because one neighbor bought a fancy electric car, everyone else can suddenly afford to replace their old diesel, ignoring the actual budget constraints most families face.