Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
California has introduced new rules under the California Consumer Privacy Act focusing on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technology. The regulations take effect in 2026, with compliance for businesses using ADMT required by 2027.
The Danish Centre for AI Innovation has integrated WEKA's NeuralMesh storage technology into its Gefion supercomputer, creating one of Europe's first fully sovereign end-to-end encrypted AI infrastructures that unifies compute and storage capabilities.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Canadian G7 Presidency released a report showing how AI and digitalisation can enhance global power systems by improving reliability, cutting costs, and integrating renewables.
China has ordered that state-funded data centers use only domestically made AI chips, effectively barring foreign suppliers such as Nvidia, AMD, and Intel from participating in these projects. The move reinforces Beijing's efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology and boost local semiconductor production.
A British court has largely ruled in favor of Stability AI in a closely watched lawsuit filed by Getty Images, rejecting key copyright claims while finding limited trademark infringement.
At the Financial Street Forum 2025 in Beijing, China's National Financial Regulatory Administration emphasized directing financial resources toward intelligent, green, and integrated industries, underscoring the role of finance in supporting AI and robotics innovation.
The MedLegal Professor announced the launch of the ResponsibleAILeaders Series, recognizing executives for embedding enforceable AI governance. The first honoree is MedEd Cloud CEO Dr. Raji Akileh.
Bermuda highlighted its expanding insurtech ecosystem and regulatory innovation at ITC Vegas 2025, with participation from public and private sector leaders including the Bermuda Business Development Agency and Bermuda Monetary Authority.
Yokohama-based Pivotal Trend Service will offer the Pivotal Mining Note, a Bitcoin mining investment product compliant with U.S. securities regulations, through the Republic platform.
e& and Amazon Web Services have announced the commercial availability of the UAE Sovereign Launchpad, a cloud platform designed for government and regulated sectors in the UAE, ensuring compliance with national cybersecurity policies.
Heartland Forward has launched the Heartland AI Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of state leaders from six states focused on developing responsible AI policies and promoting AI-driven economic growth across the U.S. heartland.
Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever revealed in a court deposition that he and other board members planned to remove CEO Sam Altman in 2023 and discussed merging with rival Anthropic before Altman was reinstated days later.
Japanese anime and manga publishers have issued a joint statement warning against copyright infringement by OpenAI's Sora 2 video generator, calling for transparency and compensation. The move comes as OpenAI faces ongoing legal challenges in the U.S. over the use of copyrighted works in training its AI systems.
A new survey by the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University shows that most young Americans feel unprepared for AI's impact on their careers, while also emphasizing the need for stronger civic discourse and critical thinking education.
OpenAI has released its Japan Economic Blueprint, outlining how the country can use artificial intelligence to boost innovation, competitiveness, and inclusive economic growth. The framework focuses on expanding AI access, investing in infrastructure, and advancing education and reskilling initiatives.
Latham & Watkins has appointed Aaron Amundson, a former senior official at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, as counsel in its Washington, D.C. office. Amundson will advise clients on export controls related to AI, quantum computing, and advanced semiconductors.
Taxbit has appointed Colby Mangels, formerly of the OECD, as its Global Head of Government Solutions. Mangels played a key role in developing the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and will now focus on advancing digital asset compliance systems for governments and enterprises.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology plans to present a draft law on artificial intelligence to the National Assembly by the end of 2025, outlining principles for safe, transparent, and human-centered AI development.
StarCompliance has partnered with Salus GRC to bring enterprise-grade employee compliance technology to small and mid-sized firms, combining Star’s SaaS platform with Salus’s regulatory expertise.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court accusing Perplexity and several data scraping firms of illegally obtaining and reselling Reddit data through Google search results to train AI systems.
Weekly report on AI regulations, safety standards, government policies, and compliance requirements worldwide.
