The UK government plans to include AI chatbots in online safety laws after concerns about Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok being used to create sexualized deepfakes. Providers will now be responsible for preventing illegal content generation in compliance with the Online Safety Act.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of AI focused on human welfare. The summit gathers global leaders and tech giants to discuss AI governance and innovation, aiming to position India as a major global AI player.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing controllership, but its rapid adoption also brings increased regulatory expectations and risks. Finance leaders must implement trustworthy AI governance frameworks that balance innovation, compliance, and value in an evolving risk landscape.
A new report from the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) highlights how AI is increasingly automating its own development, reshaping the pace of technological progress and raising important strategic and governance questions.
Lawmakers and advocates, including celebrities like Paris Hilton, are urging swift action on the DEFIANCE Act, recently approved by the Senate, to provide legal protections and allow individuals to sue over AI-generated explicit deepfakes.
Following the February 2026 election, Prime Minister Takaichi’s administration has accelerated Japan’s AI agenda, shifting focus from policy formation to execution. Key initiatives include the rollout of a government generative AI platform and the expansion of the AI Safety Institute to ensure trust and safety in AI deployment.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced new regulations to protect children online by extending rules to AI chatbots following the Grok AI scandal. The measures include requiring AI chatbots to block harmful content for children and introducing potential social media bans for users under 16.
A federal judge clarified attorney-client privilege boundaries for OpenAI in a copyright case, allowing protection of legal communications while disputing willful infringement allegations. The ruling provides a key framework for AI companies facing similar challenges.
