Roy Austin emphasizes the urgent need for effective regulation of artificial intelligence to prevent harm to civil rights and democratic processes. He warns that without oversight, AI’s rapid advancement could exacerbate inequities and concentrate power among a few tech elites.
On December 27, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China released draft regulations for human-like AI services, focusing on innovation while ensuring alignment with national values. Key requirements include user protections, content compliance with core socialist values, and mandatory security assessments for service providers.
In 2025, securities litigation related to artificial intelligence intensified, with a significant increase in filings driven by scrutiny of AI disclosures. Key cases from the year demonstrate how courts are interpreting AI terminology and the legal impact for companies making AI-related claims.
As 2026 begins, California leads with new AI legislation focused on transparency, consumer protection, healthcare, and data privacy, following major legal advances in 2025.
AI smart glasses are rapidly evolving tools that introduce significant legal and privacy concerns related to data security, breach notification, and third-party risks. Organizations must carefully manage these devices to ensure compliance with data protection regulations and protect sensitive information.
Artificial intelligence (AI) impacts many aspects of daily life, from loan approvals to employment, often without transparent disclosure. As AI use expands, robust regulations are urgently needed to protect against discrimination and ensure accountability.
Arthur Mensch, CEO of French AI startup Mistral, believes their non-American identity offers a competitive edge in Europe. With a focus on local deployment, trust, and regulatory alignment, Mistral aims to be a key player in the multipolar AI landscape, meeting the needs of governments and regulated firms for controllable AI systems.
Ireland is urged to use its EU presidency to promote stricter laws against AI-generated non-consensual intimate images. The AI Advisory Council calls for a harmonized EU-wide approach to effectively combat the production and distribution of such harmful content.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the energy landscape in the United States, demanding unprecedented power from specialized data centers. This transformation presents significant governance challenges as energy systems struggle to keep pace with AI’s growing electricity needs.
AI is revolutionizing how legal teams identify environmental harm by connecting fragmented data points often missed by regulatory systems. This technology enables earlier detection of health risks and supports proactive legal strategies to uncover hidden pollution and accountability patterns.