Europe’s AI Blacklist (Update 10/2024)
Explore the challenges Europe faces balancing fundamental rights and technological advancement in AI. This blog provides an ongoing list of AI bans impacting innovations from major tech companies like Meta, Apple, and OpenAI, all due to EU regulations. Stay informed about the latest restrictions ...
Europe is a great project that has brought economic prosperity and peace to many countries like never before. However, one of the main challenges we face is the imbalance in regulation within the European Union. While it's crucial to protect fundamental rights such as freedom and privacy, it's equally important to keep up with technological advancements.
This blog maintains an updated list of AI bans and restrictions in Europe to keep citizens informed about the technologies and services that are currently unavailable. This is purely an informational resource—no political agenda—designed to help you understand what you might be missing and decide for yourself what you want for Europe's future.
Major Tech Giants Withhold AI Products in Europe
- Meta’s Llama 3.2 Multimodal ModelsMeta, formerly known as Facebook, launched Llama 3.2 on September 25, 2024. This model includes both text-only and multimodal capabilities. However, Meta’s Acceptable Use Policy states that these multimodal models are not available to individuals or companies in the European Union due to ongoing challenges with EU data protection authorities and regulatory uncertainty.
- Apple’s “Apple Intelligence”Apple introduced “Apple Intelligence” with the upcoming iPhone 16, aiming to revolutionize user interaction with their devices. Unfortunately, this AI feature will not be available to EU customers at launch, resulting in a fragmented product release where European versions lack certain AI-driven functionalities.
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice ModeOpenAI released an Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT in the UK, enhancing its voice interaction capabilities. This feature is not available in the European Union, likely due to the EU’s AI Act restrictions on AI systems inferring emotions of natural persons.
Keeping You Updated
This blog will continuously update this list with recent announcements related to AI bans and restrictions in Europe. I welcome any comments or information about additional technologies and services that may have been missed. Remember, this is not a political post—it’s purely to keep you informed about the current state of AI innovation in Europe.