Meta Platforms Inc. has announced that it will not immediately join the European Union’s AI Pact, a decision confirmed by a company spokesperson on Tuesday. This pact is seen as a temporary framework that precedes the implementation of the EU’s groundbreaking AI Act.
The AI Act, which was agreed upon by EU lawmakers in May, establishes the world’s first comprehensive regulations governing the development and use of artificial intelligence. Among its provisions, the act mandates that companies provide detailed summaries of the data used to train their AI models. The European Commission has stated that most of the rules outlined in the AI Act will come into effect on August 2, 2026.
In the interim, companies are encouraged to voluntarily sign the AI Pact to begin implementing key obligations of the forthcoming regulations. A Meta spokesperson expressed support for the EU’s efforts, stating, “We welcome harmonized EU rules and are focusing on our compliance work under the AI Act at this time.” The spokesperson also indicated that Meta may consider joining the AI Pact in the future.
The AI Act represents the fifth pillar of EU legislation and will work in concert with existing regulations, including the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, Data Governance Act, and Data Act. As the landscape of AI governance continues to evolve, Meta’s decision reflects a cautious approach to compliance with these new regulatory frameworks.
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