A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the “No Adversarial AI Act,” aiming to ban the use of artificial intelligence tools from countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea in federal agencies. This legislation reflects growing concerns over AI technologies that may compromise national security, particularly in light of scrutiny surrounding the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek.
Amazon Bedrock Guardrails now offers safeguard tiers, allowing organizations to implement customizable safety controls for their generative AI applications. This tiered approach enables companies to select appropriate safeguards based on specific needs, balancing safety and performance across various use cases.
On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) into law, asserting the state’s right to legislate on consumer protection and AI use. The law aims to promote responsible AI development while safeguarding individuals from associated risks and ensuring transparency in AI interactions.
Meta and Apple are urging the European Union to delay the implementation of its landmark AI Act, citing concerns that the current timeline may hinder innovation and overwhelm businesses. As the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation is set to take effect in August 2025, many companies remain unprepared for compliance, raising fears of stifled growth, particularly for smaller firms.