Policy & Regulations

Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.

China Bans Tech Firms from Purchasing NVIDIA AI Chips

China's Cyberspace Administration has banned domestic tech companies from buying NVIDIA AI chips, impacting firms like ByteDance and Alibaba.

September 18, 2025

OpenAI Introduces New Safety Measures for ChatGPT Users Under 18

OpenAI has announced new safety measures for ChatGPT, focusing on users under 18. These include age verification, content restrictions, and parental controls to enhance user safety.

September 17, 2025

Albania Introduces AI-Generated Minister to Combat Corruption

Albania has appointed an AI-generated 'minister' named Diella to tackle corruption and enhance transparency in government operations.

September 17, 2025

India Advocates for Balanced AI Regulations to Foster Innovation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes the need for AI regulations that encourage innovation without stifling technological progress, following the release of a NITI Aayog report.

September 16, 2025

China Accuses Nvidia of Antitrust Violations Over Mellanox Acquisition

China's State Administration for Market Regulation has found Nvidia in violation of antitrust laws related to its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, according to Bloomberg.

September 16, 2025

Deloitte Enhances SNAP Payment Accuracy with AI Solutions

Deloitte is assisting states in improving SNAP payment accuracy through AI-powered solutions, as announced in a press release. The initiative aims to help states comply with new federal mandates under H.R. 1.

September 12, 2025

RiskThinking.ai Powers Canadian Flood Risk Analysis

RiskThinking.ai has been selected by Canadian regulators to provide flood risk data for the Standardized Climate Scenario Exercise 2024, enhancing climate risk assessment across financial institutions.

September 12, 2025

FTC Investigates AI Chatbot Safety for Minors

The FTC has launched an inquiry into AI chatbots from companies like Meta and OpenAI, focusing on their safety for minors.

September 11, 2025

Ted Cruz Proposes AI Sandbox for Regulatory Flexibility

Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill to create a federal AI sandbox, allowing companies to apply for temporary regulatory exemptions to foster innovation.

September 11, 2025

Anthropic Endorses California's AI Safety Bill SB 53

Anthropic has endorsed SB 53, a California bill aimed at regulating powerful AI systems, marking a significant step in AI governance. The bill, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, focuses on transparency and safety protocols for large AI developers.

September 08, 2025

Warner Bros Sues Midjourney Over AI-Generated Character Images

Warner Bros has filed a lawsuit against AI company Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of characters like Superman and Batman, according to Reuters.

September 06, 2025

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Use of Pirated Books for AI Training

Apple is being sued by authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson for allegedly using pirated books to train its AI models, according to Reuters.

September 06, 2025

Anthropic Restricts AI Services to Chinese-Owned Entities

Anthropic has announced a policy to bar Chinese-owned entities from accessing its AI services, citing security concerns.

September 05, 2025

FTC to Investigate AI Chatbot Risks to Children

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is set to examine the potential mental health risks posed by AI chatbots to children, focusing on privacy and safety concerns.

September 04, 2025

TAC Security Launches AI-Powered Compliance Platform Socify.ai

TAC Security has introduced Socify.ai, an AI-powered platform designed to streamline SOC 2 compliance processes, announced in a press release.

September 03, 2025

TXSE Group Unveils Oculon Intelligence for Market Surveillance

TXSE Group Inc has launched Oculon Intelligence, an AI-native platform designed to enhance market intelligence and compliance for financial institutions.

September 03, 2025

China Implements AI Content Labeling Rules

China has enforced new regulations requiring AI-generated content to be labeled, aiming to curb misuse and enhance transparency.

September 03, 2025

Microsoft Offers Free Copilot AI to US Government Workers

Microsoft has announced a deal with the US General Services Administration to provide its Copilot AI services for free to millions of federal government workers, aiming to save taxpayers $3.1 billion in the first year.

September 02, 2025

White House Directs Approval of xAI's Grok for Government Use

The White House has reportedly instructed the General Services Administration to approve xAI's Grok chatbot for federal use, despite previous controversies.

August 31, 2025

xAI Sues Former Engineer for Alleged Trade Secret Theft to OpenAI

Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against a former engineer, Xuechen Li, for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to its Grok chatbot and taking them to OpenAI.

August 30, 2025

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