xAI Commits to European AI Standards
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company,
xAI, announced on Thursday that it will sign the European Union’s code of practice, a document aimed at guiding tech companies on how to comply with the bloc’s major new rules on AI.
Focus on Safety and Security
xAI will specifically sign the chapter concerning
safety and security in the EU’s AI Act Code of Practice. This code is part of the EU’s broader effort to establish comprehensive regulations for artificial intelligence technologies.
- The code aims to help companies like xAI align with the EU's landmark artificial intelligence rules.
- xAI’s decision targets the sections devoted to safety, reflecting concerns over responsible development and deployment of AI.
Implications for the AI Industry
By signing the code, xAI joins other major AI developers, including those behind tools like
ChatGPT and Google’s
Gemini, in engaging with EU regulatory initiatives designed to ensure ethical and secure AI development.
Musk’s Stance on Regulation
While
xAI agrees with the need for safety and security guidelines, Musk has voiced criticism of other aspects of the EU’s regulatory approach, calling some chapters “detrimental to innovation.” As a result, the company will sign only the safety and security portion of the code.
About xAI
Founded by Elon Musk, xAI develops advanced artificial intelligence systems with a stated emphasis on safety, transparency, and alignment with beneficial societal outcomes. This commitment is reflected in its agreement to the EU safety code, even as broader regulatory debates continue across the industry.
