McKinsey Halts Generative AI Work in China Amid Geopolitical Tensions
McKinsey has instructed its China operations to avoid projects involving generative AI, responding to increased scrutiny from the US government.
July 23, 2025
Policy & Regulations
Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
OpenAI and UK Government Form Strategic AI Partnership
OpenAI and the UK government have signed a strategic partnership to enhance AI infrastructure and public services, announced in a press release by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
July 21, 2025
AI and Nuclear Energy Converge at Argonne Summit
The AI x Nuclear Energy Executive Summit at Argonne National Laboratory explored how AI can enhance nuclear energy deployment, according to a press release by Business Wire.
July 21, 2025
Anthropic to Sign EU AI Code of Practice
Anthropic plans to sign the EU's General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aligning with its commitment to transparency and safety in AI development.
July 21, 2025
EU Issues Guidelines for AI Models with Systemic Risks
The European Commission has released guidelines to help AI models with systemic risks comply with the EU AI Act, which will be enforced from August 2, 2025.
July 20, 2025
Bloomberg Government Introduces AI Tool for Federal Budget Management
Bloomberg Government has launched Federal Funding Flow, an AI-powered tool designed to streamline the federal budget and spending process, announced in a press release.
July 18, 2025
Malaysia Imposes Trade Permits on US AI Chips
Malaysia now requires trade permits for high-performance AI chips from the US, as part of efforts to address US tariffs and regulatory gaps.
July 14, 2025
EU to Proceed with AI Legislation Despite Industry Pushback
The European Union will continue with its AI legislation timeline, dismissing calls from tech giants like Alphabet and Meta for delays, reports Reuters.
July 07, 2025
Xockets Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon
Xockets, Inc. has filed lawsuits against Amazon and Amazon Web Services for alleged patent infringement of its Data Processing Unit technologies. The lawsuits seek damages and injunctions to halt Amazon's use of these technologies.
June 30, 2025
Dutch Government Invests €70 Million in AI Plant in Groningen
The Dutch government has committed €70 million for an AI plant in Groningen, aiming to establish a European research hub for AI technologies.
June 30, 2025
Denmark to Amend Copyright Law to Combat AI Deepfakes
Denmark plans to amend its copyright law to give citizens control over their likeness and voice, aiming to combat AI-generated deepfakes.
June 30, 2025
Anthropic's Controversial Book Scanning for AI Training
Anthropic has been revealed to have destroyed millions of print books to train its AI model, Claude, as part of a legally sanctioned fair use operation.
June 27, 2025
CODIT Launches AI Briefs for Real-Time Policy Monitoring
CODIT has introduced AI Briefs, an AI-powered tool for real-time policy monitoring in South Korea, announced in a press release.
June 17, 2025
Getty Images' Copyright Lawsuit Against Stability AI Begins in UK
Getty Images has initiated a landmark copyright lawsuit against Stability AI at London's High Court, potentially setting a precedent for AI-related copyright law, according to Reuters.
June 09, 2025
BFI Releases AI Recommendations for UK Screen Sector
The British Film Institute has published a report outlining nine recommendations for the UK screen sector to adapt to AI advancements.
June 09, 2025
Trump Alters U.S. Cybersecurity Policies, Reversing Biden's Initiatives
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order revising cybersecurity policies, eliminating several initiatives from the Biden administration, including digital ID mandates and AI security measures.
June 08, 2025
OpenAI Disrupts Covert Influence Operations Linked to China
OpenAI has dismantled 10 influence operations using its AI tools, with four likely tied to the Chinese government, according to NPR.
June 08, 2025
Anthropic CEO Opposes 10-Year AI Regulation Ban
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has publicly opposed a proposed 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulation, advocating instead for federal transparency standards.
June 08, 2025
Digital Advertising Alliance Reviews AI Data Use Guidelines
The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) is reviewing its self-regulatory principles to address AI systems' use of interest-based advertising data, as announced in a press release.
June 05, 2025
Illinois Set to Regulate AI Therapy Chatbots with New Bill
Illinois is on the verge of becoming the first state to regulate AI tools in mental health care with the WOPR Act, which prohibits unlicensed AI chatbots from providing therapy services.
May 31, 2025
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