Former Google ethicist Tristan Harris warns that unchecked advancements in artificial intelligence could cause a global job market collapse by 2027, emphasizing the significant economic risks of rapid AI implementation and the urgent need for regulation.
Bretton AI has raised $75 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven financial crime compliance platform, expanding its capabilities and regulatory engagement within major financial institutions.
On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a request for information to accelerate the adoption and use of AI in clinical care, focusing on regulation, reimbursement, and research. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by February 23, 2026, to help shape a more effective regulatory response.
As Safer Internet Day 2026 is celebrated on February 10, AI safety takes center stage. New legislation in the UK and US targets AI-related security risks, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with protecting users from emerging threats.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s directive to utilize artificial intelligence for Inspector General investigations highlights the urgent need for modern tools that enhance government efficiency and ensure operational continuity amid staffing challenges.
On February 10, the central government announced amendments to the IT intermediary rules, formally regulating AI-generated content for the first time. These changes, effective from February 20, have significant implications for social media platforms and users.
The central government has issued new guidelines requiring social media platforms to label all AI-generated or modified content. These rules aim to enhance transparency and accountability regarding synthetic information, especially in response to recent issues involving deepfakes.
ZeroDrift has raised $2 million in a pre-seed round to create a real-time compliance enforcement layer for enterprise communications, addressing regulatory challenges in fast-paced, AI-driven environments. The platform integrates compliance into daily workflows to ensure outbound communications meet regulatory standards without delays.
The rising use of AI in mental health services presents opportunities to enhance productivity, improve access to care, and support clinical processes. This initiative aims to demystify AI and address practical concerns through a briefing and webinar featuring mental health leaders and AI experts.
China has proposed some of the world’s toughest regulations designed to prevent AI chatbots from promoting suicide and violence. The new rules mandate human intervention if suicide is mentioned, ban harmful content, and require guardian notifications for minors and elderly users.