It's understandable to feel like one big company's success shouldn't define the viability of an entire regulation, and that's a valid concern. Even so, the idea that Mistral AI's huge valuation informs the debate on the AI Act's regulatory viability feels a bit off the mark. A large company with deep pockets can often absorb compliance costs that would crush a smaller startup; for example, trying to apply Mistral's experience to a tiny French AI firm in Toulouse is like comparing apples and oranges for navigating complex paperwork or hiring specialized legal teams. If their compliance costs are a fraction of their capital, it only highlights how their situation isn't representative of the wider market's reality for regulatory impact.