The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, often referred to as the ‘new GDPR’, has come into effect, marking a significant shift towards the regulation of AI technologies. This comprehensive legislation aims to ensure that AI systems are safe, respect fundamental rights, and promote trustworthy innovation within the EU market.
Lobbyists are making a final effort to delay the rules for General Purpose AI (GPAI) as the European Commission prepares to publish the voluntary Code of Practice. Despite these attempts, the Commission has indicated that the GPAI rules will still apply beginning in August.
In a surprising turn, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to eliminate a provision that would have imposed a federal moratorium on state regulations of artificial intelligence for the next decade. This decision came after Senator Marsha Blackburn withdrew her support for a compromise aimed at limiting the pause to five years.
Thailand is drafting principles for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation aimed at establishing an AI ecosystem and enhancing user protection from potential risks. The legislation will remove legal barriers that existing laws cannot address, facilitating broader AI adoption and innovation.
Gillian K. Hadfield has been appointed as the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of AI Alignment and Governance at Johns Hopkins University, where she will focus on ensuring that artificial intelligence aligns with human norms and societal structures. Her research aims to address the “AI alignment problem” by examining how AI systems can be designed to behave in ways that are beneficial for society.
The EU AI Act, while aiming to set a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, faces challenges in influencing other countries due to differing legal and cultural values. This has led to the notion of a “Brussels mirage,” where the Act serves more as a symbolic reference than a practical model for AI legislation globally.
The EU AI Act, while aiming to set a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, faces challenges in influencing other countries due to differing legal and cultural values. This has led to the notion of a “Brussels mirage,” where the Act serves more as a symbolic reference than a practical model for AI legislation globally.
On June 22, 2025, Governor Abbott signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, making Texas the third state in the U.S. to adopt comprehensive AI legislation. The Act establishes baseline duties for AI developers and deployers, prohibits social scoring, and creates a regulatory sandbox for testing innovative AI applications.
The article discusses the parallels between racing and the governance of agentic AI, emphasizing the importance of meticulous planning, real-time decision-making, and continuous improvement. It highlights that effective AI governance is essential for ensuring that AI agents operate accurately, fairly, and in compliance with regulations, much like how race cars must adhere to strict safety standards.
A Hong Kong AI governance expert has unveiled a groundbreaking strategic blueprint aimed at enhancing the city’s standing in global AI rankings. This initiative seeks to address current challenges and position Hong Kong as a leader in artificial intelligence innovation.