Microsoft will likely sign EU's AI code

Microsoft is likely to sign the EU's AI code of practice, unlike Meta, which has rejected it, potentially impacting the development and deployment of AI models in Europe. The code requires companies to publish data summaries used to train AI models and adhere to EU copyright law, aiming to provide legal clarity. Microsoft's President stated they will likely sign, while Meta cited legal uncertainties for their decision. OpenAI and Mistral have already signed the code, which is part of the broader AI Act that came into force in June 2024. The act will affect many tech companies, including Google's parent company Alphabet.