Mistral AI's valuation doesn't automatically dictate how the AI Act's viability is debated; it's a data point, not the whole story. If we hadn't already focused on this specific funding round, would we still think it's the main driver for regulatory discussions? Plenty of companies here, like local tech startups, secure funding due to their team or tech, not just perfect regulatory clarity.
To claim Mistral's success is a strong, direct influence on the AI Act debate means we're ignoring all those other practical drivers.