Policy & Regulations

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

OpenAI and Microsoft Join UK’s AI Alignment Coalition

OpenAI and Microsoft have joined the UK’s AI Security Institute’s international coalition, pledging £5.6 million in new funding to its Alignment Project. The initiative now totals over £27 million to support 60 research projects across eight countries focused on AI safety and reliability.

February 21, 2026

OpenAgent Becomes SEC-Registered Transfer Agent for Tokenized Assets

OpenAssets has launched OpenAgent, the first SEC-registered transfer agent built specifically for tokenized asset markets, following new regulatory guidance allowing on-chain shareholder recordkeeping.

February 16, 2026

US Military Reportedly Used Anthropic’s Claude in Venezuela Raid

The US military reportedly deployed Anthropic’s Claude AI system during a raid in Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Pentagon and Anthropic are now said to be in dispute over how the AI can be used in future operations.

February 16, 2026

ElevenLabs Secures AIUC-1 Certification and Launches Insured AI Voice Agents

ElevenLabs has become the first company to secure AIUC-1 certification and launch an insurance policy covering the actions of its AI voice agents, enabling enterprises to insure against potential AI-related risks.

February 13, 2026

Jordan Launches National AI Literacy Initiative with Amira Learning

The Ministry of Education of Jordan has partnered with Amira Learning, Carter Education Group, and NorthStar Education to launch a national AI literacy initiative aimed at improving English reading outcomes for students across the country.

February 11, 2026

New York Democrats Propose Three-Year Pause on Data Center Construction

New York Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to halt new data center projects for three years while the state develops regulations addressing their environmental and energy impacts.

February 08, 2026

NetDragon and EDA (Thailand) Join Government-Backed AI Workforce Initiative

NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited and its subsidiary EDA (Thailand) have signed a memorandum of understanding with Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to develop an AI-driven learning-to-career ecosystem aimed at preparing the nation's workforce for future demands.

February 04, 2026

IntelliGRC Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Readiness for Its SaaS Platform

IntelliGRC has completed a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency assessment for its SaaS platform, conducted by A-LIGN, and is now listed as FedRAMP Moderate Ready on the FedRAMP Marketplace.

January 28, 2026

Global Labor Market Conference 2026 Concludes with Focus on AI and Workforce Mobility

The Global Labor Market Conference 2026 in Riyadh ended with ministers agreeing on six priorities, including responsible AI use in labor systems and improved workforce mobility.

January 28, 2026

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Warns Against Selling AI Chips to China

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei cautioned that U.S. plans to allow advanced AI chip sales to China could have serious national security consequences, comparing the move to selling nuclear weapons to North Korea.

January 21, 2026

G42 Introduces Digital Embassies and Greenshield for Portable AI Sovereignty

G42 has launched its Digital Embassies framework and Greenshield operating model to help governments deploy AI securely while maintaining full control over data and infrastructure.

January 20, 2026

Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion From OpenAI and Microsoft

Elon Musk is demanding up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming they gained wrongful profits from his early involvement in the AI startup. The case, set for trial in April, follows a judge’s decision to let a jury hear the dispute.

January 17, 2026

Compliagence Launches AI-Native Platform for Real-Time Regulatory Intelligence

Compliagence has launched an AI-native compliance platform offering real-time monitoring and regulatory intelligence to help organizations manage evolving AI regulations. The platform, now available in beta, supports continuous oversight and compliance readiness across global frameworks such as the EU AI Act and ISO/IEC 42001.

January 16, 2026

U.S. Senators Press X, Meta, and Alphabet on Sexualized AI Deepfakes

A group of eight U.S. senators has sent letters to major tech firms, including X, Meta, and Alphabet, demanding details on how they plan to prevent and remove non-consensual AI-generated sexualized images from their platforms.

January 16, 2026

OpenAI Reportedly Asks Contractors to Upload Real Work Files for AI Evaluation

OpenAI is reportedly asking contractors to upload examples of real work from past or current jobs to evaluate AI models’ performance. Contractors are instructed to remove confidential data before submission, according to Wired.

January 11, 2026

Indonesia Blocks xAI’s Grok Over Non-Consensual Deepfakes

Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to xAI’s Grok chatbot after reports that it generated sexualized AI images, including depictions of minors. The government called the content a violation of human rights and summoned X officials to address the issue.

January 10, 2026

France and Malaysia Investigate Grok Over Sexualized Deepfakes

French and Malaysian authorities have launched investigations into Grok, the AI chatbot from Elon Musk’s xAI, after it generated sexualized deepfake images of women and minors on X. The chatbot issued an apology, while xAI said it is reviewing safeguards to prevent similar incidents.

January 05, 2026

Hong Kong Allocates $3 Billion for AI Supercomputing Subsidy Scheme

The Hong Kong Government has launched a $3 billion AI Subsidy Scheme to support local universities, research institutes, and enterprises in using Cyberport’s AI Supercomputing Centre for AI development. The University of Hong Kong is among the participants, developing a generative AI capable of real-time 3D scene creation.

January 05, 2026

U.S. Virgin Islands Sues Meta Over Scam Ads and Child Safety Failures

The attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of profiting from scam advertisements and failing to protect children on its platforms. Meta denies the allegations, citing progress in reducing scam reports and its commitment to youth safety.

January 05, 2026

Xi Jinping Highlights AI and Industrial Innovation in National Development Agenda

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized artificial intelligence and industrial modernization as key components of China's development strategy, outlining directions during multiple inspection tours and meetings throughout 2025.

January 05, 2026

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