Leading technology companies are warning that the European Union is at a disadvantage when it comes to artificial intelligence due to strict regulations. In an open letter, Meta, Spotify, Prada and others criticize the inconsistent application of EU data protection rules, Kim Mackrael reports for the Wall Street Journal. The companies believe that Europe could fall further behind in the age of AI. They are calling for harmonization of rules and a “modern interpretation” of privacy law. Some companies, such as Meta and Apple, have already announced that they will not introduce new AI features in Europe for the time being. Meanwhile, the EU Commission emphasizes that it supports innovation in the AI sector and welcomes all companies that comply with the law.