EU businesses push for freedom from AI rules and competition

Mistral's "AI for Citizens" isn't just about tech; it's about shaking up public services for the better. Meanwhile, in the EU, a plot twist—50 European firms holler for halting the AI Act, all in the name of staying competitive. They argue speed matters more than red tape. But hey, watchdogs eye them suspiciously, whispering about Big Tech and its puppet strings.