Meta Ireland chief calls for reduction in 'regulation and bureaucracy' around AI in Europe

Company refuses to launch AI features in EU due to privacy and data rules

Anne O’Leary, head of Meta Ireland: 'We understand we need regulation, but we need one type.'

The head of Meta Ireland Anne O’Leary has called for the reduction in AI regulation and bureaucracy in the EU and Ireland to ensure the bloc is not left behind when it comes to the release of new products.

The Facebook and Instagram-owner has been on an AI splurge in recent years and has committed to spending more than $60bn (€57.2bn) on AI development this year alone.