UK Invests in AI, OpenAI Launches EVMbench, and Macron Calls for Global Regulation - AI Policy Brief #57
February 24, 2026 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, where we bring you the latest updates on AI regulations, safety standards, government policies, and compliance requirements from around the globe. This week, the UK Government has announced a significant investment of £58 million in an AI programme aimed at bolstering the country's technological capabilities. Meanwhile, the European Parliament has taken a decisive step by banning AI tools on devices, reflecting growing concerns over privacy and security.
Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, where we bring you the latest updates on AI regulations, safety standards, government policies, and compliance requirements from around the globe. This week, the UK Government has announced a significant investment of £58 million in an AI programme aimed at bolstering the country's technological capabilities. Meanwhile, the European Parliament has taken a decisive step by banning AI tools on devices, reflecting growing concerns over privacy and security.
Simulations Plus has extended its collaborations with the U.S. FDA and NIEHS to advance AI-driven safety assessments, while the UK Government has announced a £58 million investment in an AI programme to boost economic growth and job creation. These initiatives highlight ongoing efforts to integrate AI into critical sectors and enhance national capabilities.
Simulations Plus Extends AI Research with FDA and NIEHS
Simulations Plus has extended its research collaborations with the U.S. FDA and NIEHS to enhance AI-driven food and chemical safety assessments. The projects aim to modernize safety evaluations using computational models and non-animal research methods. Read more
UK Government Invests £58 Million in AI Programme
The UK Government has announced a £58 million investment in an AI development programme to promote economic growth and job creation. Read more
UK Government to Regulate AI Chatbots in Online Safety Laws
The UK government plans to include AI chatbots in online safety laws to prevent the creation of illegal content, following concerns about misuse for generating deepfakes. Read more
Oregon Senate Advances AI Chatbot Regulation Bill
The Oregon Senate has moved forward with Senate Bill 1546, which seeks to regulate AI chatbots to address youth mental health concerns. The bill includes requirements for AI tools to inform users they are interacting with a machine and to detect suicidal tendencies. Read more
Anthropic Partners with Rwanda for AI in Health and Education
On February 17, 2026, Anthropic and the Government of Rwanda signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance AI integration in Rwanda's education, health, and public sectors over the next three years. Read more
Bournemouth University Secures EU Funding for AI Reliability
Bournemouth University has received €610,000 (£529,000) from the EU-funded FRAME project to enhance the reliability and security of AI agents. The initiative will focus on developing methods to ensure AI systems can make dependable decisions in real-world scenarios. Read more
Connecticut Expands AI Education with Tech Talent Accelerator 3.0
Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut has announced the launch of the Tech Talent Accelerator 3.0, a program designed to enhance AI education and workforce training in the state. Read more
Klaris Raises $1 Million for AI in Medical Compliance
Klaris, an AI-driven medtech startup from London, has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to improve regulatory compliance for medical device companies. The funding will help scale their engineering and product teams and support expansion into the EU market. Read more
India Targets $200 Billion AI Investment by 2028
The Indian government has announced plans to attract over $200 billion in AI infrastructure investments by 2028, as revealed during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The initiative includes tax incentives and state-backed venture capital to bolster the country's AI sector. Read more
European Parliament Bans AI Tools on Devices
The European Parliament has banned the use of AI tools on lawmakers' devices due to concerns over cybersecurity and privacy risks. Read more
OpenCxMS Technologies Files Patents for AI Robot Safety Standard
OpenCxMS Technologies has filed 15 patents for the Standardized Autonomous Safety Module (SASM), a new hardware safety standard for AI-controlled robots. This development aims to enhance safety by ensuring AI systems cannot override safety measures. Read more
Microsoft Office Bug Exposed Emails to Copilot AI
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in its Copilot AI that accessed and summarized confidential emails of Microsoft 365 users without authorization. The issue was reported by Bleeping Computer and a fix has been implemented. Read more
UK Government Partners with ElevenLabs for Voice AI Safety Research
The UK government has formed a research partnership with ElevenLabs to explore the security and societal implications of voice AI systems, focusing on safety and emerging risks. Read more
EDGE AI Foundation Launches Defense Working Group
The EDGE AI Foundation has formed a Defense Working Group to enhance AI use in national security, focusing on engineering and policy challenges for remote deployment. Read more
AnChain.AI and NUVA Partner for Asset Marketplace Security
AnChain.AI has partnered with NUVA to enhance security and compliance in the real-world asset marketplace, addressing the need for robust protocols in asset transactions. Read more
OpenAI Launches EVMbench for Smart Contract Security
OpenAI, in collaboration with Paradigm, has introduced EVMbench, a benchmark tool to evaluate AI agents' capabilities in handling vulnerabilities in smart contracts. The tool aims to improve the security of crypto assets by assessing agents in detection, patching, and exploitation tasks. Read more
Macron Calls for Global AI Regulation at India Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron advocated for international cooperation in AI regulation during a summit in New Delhi, emphasizing the European Union's leadership and the need to balance innovation with safety. Read more
Norm Ai Launches Legal & Compliance Platform on Microsoft Foundry
Norm Ai has introduced a Legal & Compliance AI platform on Microsoft Foundry, aiming to streamline legal processes within Microsoft 365 and improve regulatory compliance. Read more
OpenAI and Microsoft Fund UK AI Security Institute
OpenAI and Microsoft have committed funding to the UK's AI Security Institute's Alignment Project, which aims to ensure advanced AI systems are safe and secure. Their contributions increase total funding to over £27 million, supporting 60 research projects globally. Read more
OpenAI Addresses Chip Supply and AI Safety in India
OpenAI has expressed confidence in its chip supply management and emphasized the need for global collaboration on AI safety standards at a summit in India. Read more
Mistral AI CEO Advocates Open-Source AI at Summit
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch highlighted the need for open-source AI and digital sovereignty, encouraging India to maintain control over its AI infrastructure. Read more
Vietnam's Central Bank Mandates AI Use Notification
The State Bank of Vietnam has mandated that banks and e-wallet providers must inform customers before employing AI systems for direct interactions, aiming to protect vulnerable groups and ensure fair treatment. Read more
Public First Action Supports Alex Bores Against AI Super PAC
Public First Action, funded by Anthropic, is investing $450,000 to back New York Assembly member Alex Bores in response to attacks from the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future. Read more
Treasury Releases AI Resources for Finance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has introduced an AI Lexicon and a Risk Management Framework to guide AI use in the financial sector, supporting responsible AI adoption. Read more
AI-Generated Documents Not Protected by Privilege in Heppner Case
A court ruling determined that documents created by Bradley Heppner using the AI tool Claude are not protected by attorney-client privilege, as they lacked confidentiality and were not made for legal advice. Read more
US Government Launches Tech Corps for AI Exports
The US Government has initiated the Tech Corps to promote American AI technologies globally, aiming to counter China's influence in developing countries. Read more
Harvey Partners with University of Oxford's Blavatnik School
Harvey has announced a partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford to provide access to its legal reasoning platform, focusing on AI governance in public policy. Read more
India's AI and Copyright Discussion at Summit
At the AI Impact Summit, Government of India Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the need for consensus on AI and copyright issues, focusing on its role in the film and media industries. Read more
Simula Research Lab to Open AI Security Centre
The Simula Research Laboratory is set to open a new Centre for AI Security and Safety in April 2026, focusing on AI risks and national security. Read more
Sumsub Introduces Summy AI for Compliance and Fraud
Sumsub has launched Summy, an AI Copilot, to enhance compliance workflows and fraud investigations by providing actionable insights from real-time data. Read more
UNESCO and Tecnológico de Monterrey Collaborate on AI Observatory
UNESCO has partnered with Tecnológico de Monterrey to create a Regional Artificial Intelligence Observatory focused on education, aiming to promote ethical AI integration in education systems. Read more
Philippines to Launch National AI Center
The Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines is set to launch the National Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Innovation on February 26, 2026, to centralize AI research and support various sectors. Read more
Defense Secretary Meets Anthropic CEO on AI Military Use
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the military applications of the AI system Claude. The meeting addresses concerns about Anthropic's technology use in mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. Read more
OpenAI CEO Calls for Global AI Regulation
At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called for urgent global regulation of artificial intelligence, suggesting a body similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency to manage these efforts. Read more
CHAI Achieves $70M ARR with Focus on AI Safety
Over the past three years, CHAI has reached $70 million in annual recurring revenue, emphasizing AI safety with measures aligned with the EU AI Act and NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Read more
OpenAI CEO Addresses AI's Environmental Impact in India
At an AI summit in India, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed concerns about AI's energy and water usage, refuting claims of excessive water consumption and advocating for renewable energy. Read more
New Brunswick Cancels Data Center Plans After Protest
The New Brunswick City Council has decided to cancel its data center project following public protests led by NJ Build Up Resistance Now. The site will now be used for a public park, addressing concerns about energy use and environmental impact. Read more
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