The European Commission is reconsidering key parts of its landmark AI Act under pressure from Big Tech and the Trump administration, revealing intense geopolitical tensions around AI regulation. Meanwhile, Chinese open-source AI models are rapidly closing the gap with Western counterparts, challenging assumptions about the global AI race and adding competitive pressure on policymakers. These converging developments signal a critical inflection point that will determine whether the AI ecosystem becomes open or closed, heavily regulated or lightly governed. The decisions being made right now will shape not just which countries lead in AI, but who controls these powerful systems in our daily lives. We break down what this regulatory uncertainty means for businesses, developers, and citizens worldwide.

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