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Google to Sign EU AI Code of Practice

Google to sign EU's AI code of practice despite concerns
Alphabet's Google will sign the European Union's code of practice which aims to help companies comply with the bloc's landmark artificial intelligence rules, its global affairs president said in a blog post on Wednesday,
Google confirms it will sign the EU AI Code of Practice
In a rare move, Google has confirmed it will sign the European Union's AI Code of Practice, a framework it initially opposed for being too harsh. However, Google isn't totally on board with Europe's efforts to rein in the AI explosion.
Google signs EU AI Act code of practice
Despite joining the voluntary pledge, the tech giant said it remains concerned that the rules will slow down development, according to a Wednesday blog post.
Big Tech split? Google to sign EU's AI guidelines despite Meta snub
"Prompt and widespread deployment is important," Kent Walker, president of global affairs of Google, said in the post, adding that embracing AI could boost Europe's economy by 1.4 trillion euros ($1.62 trillion) annually by 2034.
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Google to Sign EU AI Code of Practice, Warns of Regulations Slowing AI Growth
Key Takeaways Google said Wednesday that it will sign the EU's Code of Practice for artificial intelligence developers.Google said it still has concerns that AI development in Europe could be slowed by excessive regulations.
Google falls in line with the EU’s AI plan.
The search giant has followed OpenAI in signing the EU’s voluntary AI code of practice, after Meta snubbed the agreement over “legal uncertainties.” Google also has its complaints despite signing, saying in a statement: “We remain concerned that the AI Act and Code risk slowing Europe’s development and deployment of AI.
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