AI has become central to product design and business strategy, with governments and companies striving to protect people while enabling growth. The challenge lies in balancing regulatory compliance with innovation, as complex requirements may favor larger firms and create an “AI oligarchy.”
Ontario Tech University has launched Canada’s first and only School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI), emphasizing the importance of AI governance in the modern era. This initiative aims to ensure that technology serves humanity while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among experts to develop ethical AI practices.
OpenAI and Meta have introduced new parental controls and safety measures for their AI chatbots to protect teens from mental health risks, responding to concerns raised by incidents involving AI interactions. However, experts argue that these measures are insufficient and emphasize the need for stronger regulations to address the broader implications of AI on mental health.
The EU AI Act introduces a risk-based regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, categorizing systems by their potential harm and imposing strict compliance requirements on high-risk applications. With fines reaching up to €35 million, the Act emphasizes the EU’s commitment to trustworthy AI while influencing global regulatory approaches.
In 2023, California launched a generative artificial intelligence sandbox, allowing state employees to experiment with AI integration in public sector operations. This initiative has been recognized as a 2025 AI 50 award winner, enhancing productivity while ensuring security and compliance.
A recent study by SAS reveals that trust in generative AI is higher than in traditional AI, with nearly half of respondents expressing complete trust in GenAI. However, only 40% of organizations are investing in measures to ensure the trustworthiness of their AI systems, highlighting a significant gap between perceived and actual trustworthiness.
Kazakhstan is undergoing a significant transformation by prioritizing artificial intelligence and digitalization as part of its national strategy, aiming to shift away from its reliance on raw materials. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced the creation of a dedicated ministry and proposed laws to regulate AI, positioning the country as a digital hub in Eurasia while also enhancing its governance and financial systems.
California has enacted the nation’s first comprehensive AI Safety and Transparency Act, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29, 2025. This landmark legislation aims to establish a framework for transparency, safety, and accountability in the development of advanced AI models.
The relentless pursuit of artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, challenging our ethics, and redefining what it means to be human. As the pace of AI innovation accelerates without a clear endpoint, the global governance landscape is fragmenting, highlighting the need for inclusive collaboration to ensure that the benefits of AI are broadly shared.
Pakistan has introduced an ambitious National AI Policy aimed at building a $2.7 billion domestic AI market in five years, focusing on innovation, skills, ethical use, and international collaboration. The policy also aims to train 200,000 people annually in AI tools while creating a secure and collaborative AI ecosystem.