AI
THE EU’ S CODE IS A
50-PAGE
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This critique sums up the distributional consequences of AI policy – who benefits and who bears the costs of different regulatory approaches.
Jim Secreto, a former Biden Administration Official, warns that dismantling safety measures could backfire:“ Accelerating innovation is essential, but dismantling responsible guardrails risks turning America’ s AI revolution into a reckless gamble.”
The global nature of AI development complicates these regulatory choices. Despite mounting opposition to European rules, former Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton has insisted the framework will proceed as scheduled.
Jim warns that“ promoting aggressive AI exports without reasonable controls strengthens China’ s hand” – suggesting that American deregulation could inadvertently benefit competitors.
Whether the future prioritises safety over speed, transparency over efficiency, or democratic values over competitive advantage, remains an open question with profound implications for everyone.
160 September 2025