As federal agencies accelerate AI adoption, Nick Dunn, CEO of PCI Government Services, highlights the need for a fundamentally different governance approach. AI’s unique challenges require a shift from compliance after the fact to governance by design for achieving speed, trust, and mission scale.
Canadian businesses face significant AI governance risks. Tech lawyer Misha Benjamin emphasizes the need for tailored governance policies focused on specific operational risks, enabling employees to effectively harness AI benefits.
The Pentagon’s new AI-acceleration strategy outlines seven key projects to enhance military capabilities, notably omitting ethical considerations surrounding AI use. This raises concerns about the absence of responsible AI principles amid growing global competition in AI adoption.
Spain’s cabinet has approved draft legislation to restrict AI deepfakes and enforce stricter consent rules for image usage, setting the minimum age for image consent at 16 and limiting unauthorized use of online images and AI-generated likenesses.
As AI reshapes Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) roles, compliance professionals shift from manual tasks to strategic functions focused on interpretation and advisory work. This evolution reduces burnout and integrates compliance deeply into business decision-making.
Since 2023, AI agents have evolved from experimental tools to operational systems across sectors like finance, healthcare, and public services, delivering productivity gains while introducing legal, ethical, operational, and cybersecurity risks that require structured governance.
Washington lawmakers are prioritizing new safety rules for artificial intelligence to protect children and teenagers from risks posed by AI chatbots. Governor Bob Ferguson supports legislation that would enforce strict guidelines for companion chatbots to detect self-harm and prevent manipulative interactions with minors.
Flowable has launched version 2025.2 of its enterprise work orchestration platform, focused on governing AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments. This release addresses challenges like fragmented AI tools and compliance risks, providing a unified control platform to improve visibility and operational governance.
Nigeria is set to become one of the first African nations to establish a comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence (AI) as lawmakers work to pass the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill. This legislation aims to implement enforceable standards for AI usage, focusing on data oversight and algorithmic systems affecting both public and private sectors.
On January 20, 2026, Senator Michael O. Moore will host a cross-sector roundtable at the Massachusetts State House to discuss advancing artificial intelligence while maintaining trust, transparency, and human judgment. This event brings together leaders from various sectors to foster dialogue on the responsible implementation of AI technologies in everyday life.