On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Take It Down Act, the first major law addressing AI-induced harm by criminalizing non-consensual deepfake porn. The bipartisan bill requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of being notified, aiming to protect victims from further trauma.
The EU AI Act redefines the landscape for developing medical AI chatbots, positioning them as “high-risk” systems that require stringent compliance measures. Embracing these regulations not only ensures safety and reliability but also fosters better architectural practices that enhance the overall quality of AI systems in healthcare.
The EU’s AI Act has come into force, with specific rules for generative AI set to apply from August 2025, while the UK continues with a flexible, principles-based approach. Both jurisdictions are reevaluating their balance between fostering competitiveness and implementing regulatory safeguards in light of geopolitical developments.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has urged for clear accountability frameworks and a skills strategy for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services. They emphasize the importance of training professionals to take responsibility for AI outcomes and the need for transparency in AI systems to ensure consumer protection.
In early 2025, New York proposed the NY AI Act and the AI Consumer Protection Act to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, particularly addressing algorithmic discrimination in employment. These laws aim to empower consumers with rights against technology companies and ensure that AI systems are free from harmful biases.
The EU AI Act, introduced as the world’s first major regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, aims to create a uniform legal regime across all EU member states while ensuring citizen safety. With a risk-based approach, the Act categorizes AI systems by risk levels, ranging from low to unacceptable, and imposes strict compliance measures for high-risk applications.
Recent developments in Virginia and Texas indicate a shift towards more pro-innovation AI policies, as both states have rejected heavy-handed regulatory measures that could hinder technological advancement. Virginia’s Governor Youngkin vetoed a significant AI regulatory bill, while Texas is revising its approach to avoid similar pitfalls.
The UK Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill has been relaunched in the House of Lords, aiming to establish a central AI Authority to oversee regulation and ensure safety, transparency, and fairness in AI use. Despite passing its first reading, the bill faces uncertainty regarding government backing and cross-party support in the House of Commons.
The EU AI Act is the world’s first regulation dedicated to artificial intelligence, establishing a structured framework to ensure the ethical use and innovation of AI technologies. It categorizes AI applications based on their risk levels and imposes compliance requirements to foster trust and protect fundamental rights.
Spain has approved an AI bill that imposes heavy fines for unlabeled AI-generated content, including deepfakes, marking a significant step in AI regulation within the European Union. The bill outlines penalties of up to 35 million euros or 7% of a company’s global annual turnover for improper labeling, emphasizing the importance of transparency in AI-generated media.