Silicon Valley Fights EU Tech Rules with New Political Backing
In recent developments, Silicon Valley has intensified its efforts to challenge European Union regulations, buoyed by new support from the Trump administration. Major tech companies are increasingly confident that this backing will enable them to contest what they perceive as restrictive rules surrounding artificial intelligence and market dominance.
Meta’s Role in the Opposition
Leading the charge is Meta, Facebook’s parent company, which has actively opposed the EU’s AI Act. Tech lobbyists within the bloc believe they can significantly dilute the implementation of this legislation, which is considered the strictest globally regarding cutting-edge technology.
Silicon Valley’s push extends to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which is designed to prevent market abuse by large online platforms. This act can impose substantial financial penalties on companies that fail to comply, prompting pressure from Silicon Valley to limit its enforcement.
Impact of the Trump Administration
The new political landscape has been shaped by Vice President JD Vance, who voiced strong opposition to the EU’s tech regulations during his recent European trip. Vance criticized the bloc’s “onerous international”
