Italy has become the first country in the European Union to enact a national law regulating artificial intelligence, requiring parental consent for children under 14 to access AI systems. The law introduces penalties for AI misuse, mandates human oversight in critical decision-making, and allocates up to €1 billion to support AI and cybersecurity ventures.
California is on the verge of passing the “No Robo Bosses” Act, which aims to enforce transparency and accountability in the use of automated decision systems in employment. If enacted, the law would require employers to notify workers about the use of such systems and ensure that significant employment decisions involve human oversight.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is facing challenges in his effort to establish federal rules for artificial intelligence, as states like California are actively advancing their own AI regulations. The situation is critical, given California’s influence as a tech hub and the potential impact of its standards on national AI policy.
Despite the growing capabilities of autonomous AI systems, none of the seven major AI companies evaluated received higher than a D grade in “existential safety planning.” As organizations face increasing risks from agentic AI, they must implement robust governance frameworks and continuous monitoring to prevent potential harm.
Ireland has designated fifteen government bodies to enforce the new EU AI Act, marking a significant step in the law’s implementation. A National AI Office will also be established by August 2, 2026, to coordinate efforts and ensure ethical standards in AI development and usage.
The European Union has finalized a groundbreaking artificial intelligence law, establishing the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI that targets major US tech companies. This legislation categorizes AI applications by risk level, imposing strict rules on high-risk systems while banning unacceptable uses entirely.
Indonesia is striving to find a balance between technological innovation and regulation in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. The government aims to develop a human-centric AI ecosystem that prioritizes ethics, inclusivity, and dignity while enhancing the country’s economic growth through strategic AI integration.
Ireland has designated 15 authorities to monitor compliance with the EU’s AI Act, making it one of the first EU countries ready to enforce the new rules. A National AI Office will be established to coordinate enforcement and liaise with EU institutions.
In the era of Artificial Intelligence, trust in AI systems is crucial, especially in sensitive fields like banking and healthcare. This guide outlines Microsoft’s six principles of Responsible AI—Fairness, Reliability & Safety, Privacy & Security, Inclusiveness, Transparency, and Accountability—to help .NET developers create ethical and trustworthy AI applications.
The EU AI Office has released a more workable draft of the Code of Practice for general-purpose model providers under the EU AI Act, which must be finalized by May 2. This draft outlines compliance obligations related to copyright, emphasizing that providers must implement policies to align with European copyright law while mitigating the risk of generating copyright-infringing outputs.