On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order asserting federal authority over artificial intelligence regulation, aiming to preempt inconsistent state laws with a centralized governance framework and a new AI Litigation Task Force.
The Archdiocese of Malta warns that without strong ethical safeguards, rapid AI adoption could sideline workers and worsen social inequalities. It stresses the need for human oversight in decision-making and calls for policies supporting retraining of employees affected by automation.
Bangladesh is drafting its National AI Policy for 2026-2030, focusing on governance, risk-based regulation, and rights protections, while emphasizing the need to build institutions before AI technology implementation. The policy’s success depends on political commitment and infrastructure development amid upcoming governmental transitions.
Voice AI has rapidly advanced in speech recognition and conversational abilities, yet scaling from pilot projects to full production remains difficult, especially in multilingual contexts where robust governance is critical to ensure system reliability and accountability.
The AI industry is mobilizing super PACs to influence the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to replicate the successful lobbying strategies of the crypto sector. Amid public concern about AI’s impact on jobs and privacy, these groups strategically support pro-AI candidates while navigating potential backlash against tech influence in politics.
The UK Treasury Select Committee warns that the ‘wait-and-see’ approach to AI in financial services poses risks to consumers and the financial system. The report urges regulators, including the Bank of England and FCA, to implement AI-specific stress testing and issue clear guidance on AI use.
GoGo AI Network Inc. has appointed Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, a Padma Shri Awardee, to the Global Advisory Board of Algo8 AI to strengthen governance and ESG integration in industrial AI infrastructure, supporting long-term value creation and global market expansion.
European governments, led by Ireland, urge the European Commission to prioritize law enforcement applications of artificial intelligence, including biometric identification, in the upcoming AI law. A letter signed by 23 member states emphasizes the importance of maintaining law enforcement capabilities within the AI guidelines.
As AI increasingly automates coding, risks arise from poor-quality code, eroded foundational skills, and unclear accountability, threatening software security and quality.
SARS has initiated its Modernisation 3.0 project to improve tax compliance using automation and artificial intelligence, focusing on high-net-worth individuals, large businesses, and the gig economy. This modernization aims to enhance detection, enforcement, and voluntary compliance through data-driven insights and advanced AI platforms.
