White House AI Education Initiative, UN's Global AI Governance Launch, and EU AI Act Unveiled - AI Policy Brief #37

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Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, your go-to source for the latest updates on AI regulations, safety standards, government policies, and compliance requirements worldwide. This week, we're covering a range of significant developments in the AI landscape. In the United States, the White House has announced a new initiative aimed at integrating AI into education, while in Kazakhstan, the government is set to implement AI technologies to enhance social assistance programs.

On the international front, the EU has introduced the AI Act, which aims to regulate the use of AI in public administration. Meanwhile, the UN has launched global initiatives to govern AI, marking a significant step towards international cooperation in AI governance. Stay tuned as we delve into these stories and more, providing you with the insights you need to stay informed in the ever-evolving world of AI policy.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection in Kazakhstan is set to enhance the allocation of Targeted Social Assistance using artificial intelligence, beginning with a pilot phase. Meanwhile, the White House has launched an AI education initiative to provide free training and resources to students, teachers, and parents across the U.S., aiming to prepare the youth for an AI-driven workforce.

The Smart and Autonomous Systems Council is organizing the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit on November 10, 2025, to explore smart mobility and AI governance. Meanwhile, the United Nations has launched the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI to establish comprehensive international AI governance rules.

In recent developments, Huawei has unveiled the DeepSeek-R1-Safe AI model, designed to comply with China's content regulations by filtering politically sensitive topics. Meanwhile, Meta has launched the American Technology Excellence Project, a super PAC aimed at opposing state-level AI regulations and supporting tech-friendly candidates.

Meta will provide its AI model Llama to European and Asian allies, including France, Germany, and Japan, for national security purposes. Meanwhile, a report by Information Services Group highlights how AI threats and stricter regulations are transforming cybersecurity in France.

Rep. Vince Fong has introduced the National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Education Act of 2025 to address the shortage of cyber professionals in the U.S., proposing funding for AI scholarships and regional Centers of AI Excellence. Meanwhile, in Petaling Jaya, CelcomDigi and the Malaysian government have launched the country's first large-scale AI-powered traffic intelligence system to optimize traffic management using neural networks and 5G technology.

Google DeepMind has updated its Frontier Safety Framework to tackle risks such as 'shutdown resistance' and 'harmful manipulation' in advanced AI models, underscoring the need for robust safeguards. Meanwhile, OpenAI is testing a new safety system for ChatGPT, introducing parental controls to enhance user safety by detecting sensitive conversations and allowing content restriction customization.

Sanas.AI Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Krisp Technologies, Inc. for patent infringement and false advertising, seeking damages and an injunction. Meanwhile, xAI has taken legal action against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, claiming that former employees were encouraged to breach confidentiality agreements.