On September 19, recent reports revealed that European tech firms and government representatives have voiced skepticism regarding proposals put forth by certain US AI companies to decelerate AI development under the pretext of security concerns. They believe that these suggestions are, in reality, 'self-interested' moves designed to solidify their own market dominance and hinder competitors. European entities, including France's Mistral AI, have openly voiced their opposition. In a formal statement, Mistral AI highlighted that certain industry leaders are leveraging the current climate to fortify their market positions and advocate for regulatory frameworks that benefit themselves while stifling competition. Raphael Orfan, the Chief Operating Officer of Swiss firm Qualtrics, remarked at a technology summit in Paris that the proposal by US companies is purely self-serving, aimed at preserving market reliance on their proprietary services. Ben Brooks, the Head of Public Policy at Germany's AI startup Black Forest Labs, also weighed in, stating that artificially erected barriers will only exacerbate the divide between established AI giants and emerging players, thereby stifling innovation in this cutting-edge sector.