Global companies need to navigate the differing AI regulations in the European Union and Australia, with the EU’s AI Act setting stringent requirements based on risk levels, while Australia adopts a phased approach with proposed guardrails for high-risk AI. Understanding these regulations is essential for compliance and can provide a competitive edge in the tech industry.
Germany is moving forward with the implementation of the EU AI Act, designating the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) as the central authority for monitoring compliance and promoting innovation. The draft AI Market Surveillance and Innovation Promotion Act aims to enhance existing regulatory frameworks and provide businesses with clear guidance on AI governance.
World leaders and AI pioneers are calling on the United Nations to implement binding global safeguards for artificial intelligence by 2026. This initiative aims to address the growing concerns surrounding the ethical and safe use of AI technologies worldwide.
The upcoming governance framework on artificial intelligence in India may introduce a “technical secretariat” to coordinate AI policies across government departments, moving away from the previous idea of establishing a regulatory body. This secretariat, to be housed within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will focus on developing metrics and frameworks while collaborating with the industry on AI-related issues.
Italy has become the first country in the EU to pass a comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence, which includes prison terms for harmful uses of the technology, such as generating deepfakes. The legislation aims to promote safe and transparent AI use while imposing stricter rules on child access and ensuring human oversight in various sectors.
In June, 14 Ukrainian IT companies established a self-regulatory organization to promote ethical AI implementation in Ukraine, committing to develop innovative products aligned with safe AI usage principles. This initiative aims to prepare companies for future standards before implementing formal legislation, emphasizing a bottom-up approach to AI regulation.
Italy has become the first EU country to enact comprehensive AI regulations, establishing principles of human-centric and transparent AI use. The law imposes rules across various sectors and requires parental consent for AI access by those under 14, while designating national authorities to oversee AI development.
In June, 14 Ukrainian IT companies established a self-regulatory organization to promote ethical AI implementation in Ukraine, committing to develop innovative products aligned with safe AI usage principles. This initiative aims to prepare companies for future standards before implementing formal legislation, emphasizing a bottom-up approach to AI regulation.
The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence has led to significant benefits for organizations, but it also brings risks, with 95% of executives reporting negative consequences from their AI use. As businesses implement agentic AI, which operates autonomously, they face heightened compliance challenges and the need for new strategies to address these risks effectively.
On August 2, 2025, the second stage of the EU AI Act came into force, regulating general purpose AI models and introducing obligations for transparency and accountability. This legislation marks a significant step in establishing a global framework for the governance of AI technology, aimed at ensuring safety and ethical use.