Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
The Bank of England has published a strategy outlining its approach to artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology, and quantum computing, identifying them as key areas for further action to support innovation in the UK financial system.
The Democracy Forward Foundation has filed a lawsuit against four federal agencies alleging failure to respond to FOIA requests on AI use in governance. Meanwhile, the US Senate passed the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, introducing multiple AI governance and defense measures.
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties called for an independent National AI Office and greater transparency on the use of AI by public bodies during its appearance before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence.
LEGALFLY has introduced Legal Radar, an AI agent that helps in-house legal and compliance teams monitor upcoming legislation and assess business impact across jurisdictions.
The Competition Commission of India has published a market study on artificial intelligence and competition, highlighting the rapid adoption of AI across sectors and the potential for anti-competitive risks. The report calls for responsible AI practices, self-audits, and stronger regulatory coordination.
Researchers have outlined China's evolving artificial intelligence regulatory framework, highlighting draft proposals that could shape both national and global AI governance by promoting safety, openness, and collaboration.
BBB National Programs' Children's Advertising Review Unit has released a Generative AI & Kids Risk Matrix to guide companies on child-specific AI risks and announced the expansion of its AI Working Group under the Center for Industry Self-Regulation.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has taken down several blog posts published under former chair Lina Khan that discussed AI consumer risks and open-source models, according to a Wired report. The removals come amid broader content changes at the agency under new leadership.
Microsoft has announced it will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the United Arab Emirates starting in early 2026. The service will operate from Microsoft’s data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ensuring data storage and processing within national borders.
China's generative AI users doubled to 515 million by June 2025, representing 36.5 percent of the population, according to a report by the China Internet Network Information Center.
Two authors have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Salesforce, alleging the company used their books without permission to train its AI models. The complaint claims Salesforce’s xGen and CodeGen models were trained on datasets containing pirated books.
The World Internet Conference announced that its 2025 Wuzhen Summit will be held from November 6 to 9 in Zhejiang, China, featuring discussions on AI, data governance, and digital economy.
Novatron Fusion Group has released a study conducted by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland showing that Finland is the most prepared Nordic country to host a pilot fusion reactor, with regulatory updates expected by 2027 to streamline licensing.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT will soon support erotic content for verified adult users, as part of a broader relaxation of content restrictions following new safety tools.
Jscrambler has launched an AI Assistant to automate PCI DSS v4 script authorization workflows, providing risk-based insights, recommendations, and real-time chat support to simplify compliance with anti-skimming requirements.
OpenAI has reportedly issued subpoenas to AI regulation advocates and organizations linked to California’s new AI laws, prompting criticism that the company is using legal tactics to pressure its critics. OpenAI says the subpoenas are part of its ongoing legal dispute with Elon Musk.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 243, the first U.S. law regulating AI companion chatbots. The legislation introduces safety protocols for AI companions, including age verification, suicide prevention measures, and restrictions on sexualized content for minors.
The European Commission announced six new AI Factories in Czechia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Spain, supported by over €500 million in joint investment from the EU and member states. The expansion raises the total to 19 AI Factories across 16 countries.
Anthropic must address claims from music publishers that its AI model, Claude, facilitated copyright infringement by allowing users to access song lyrics, according to Bloomberg Law.
OpenAI and Allied for Startups have released the Hacktivate AI report, featuring 20 ideas to accelerate AI adoption in Europe, just ahead of the European Commission's Apply AI Strategy announcement.
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