Mistral AI's 21 billion euro valuation might look good on paper, but it's dangerous to assume that one company's fundraising success automatically proves the viability of the AI Act for everyone.
Here, locally in Italy, a small startup in, say, Bologna, trying to build something innovative, faces completely different regulatory burdens than a tech giant with deep pockets.
Their ability to comply doesn't hinge on a big French company's valuation, but on clear, accessible guidelines and affordable implementation within our specific jurisdiction.
It's not just about the rules themselves, but the context of how they hit the ground for everyday businesses, who don't have a huge legal team to navigate every nuance.