The AI Act's official start date marks a calendar point, but it doesn't give us the full picture for financial viability discussions.
The true costs of compliance will only become evident over time, much like with previous regulations.
Consider the years it took for businesses to fully grasp the financial impact of GDPR; this is a similar situation.
To say this single event offers a crucial informational context for judging financial viability is premature, as the actual burden for companies like Mistral AI will depend on how the rules are applied and evolve.