Valve has clarified its AI disclosure rules for Steam. Developers do not need to disclose AI-powered tools used for workflow efficiency but must reveal specific categories of generative AI use that appear in games or marketing materials, including AI-generated content in games and associated marketing assets.
New Mexico leaders are proposing the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act to regulate harmful AI-generated images, aiming to protect residents from deepfake and pornographic content. The bill establishes penalties for violations and enables individuals harmed by such materials to pursue civil litigation against creators.
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The Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 showcased the importance of multilingual digital platforms like BHASHINI in promoting inclusive AI governance. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to integrate BHASHINI’s language technologies into the state’s digital governance, enhancing service delivery in multiple Indian languages.
Despite a federal executive order limiting state regulations on AI to preserve national economic dominance, South Carolina legislators are urged to pursue their own laws to protect citizens—especially children—from emerging AI-related online threats.
China is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance industrial productivity, promote sustainable energy solutions, and lead global AI governance through international collaboration.
South Korea will enforce the world’s first comprehensive AI Basic Act on January 22, 2026, aiming to balance AI innovation with regulation by ensuring safety, transparency, and accountability for AI developers and service providers.
As India prepares for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, the government aims to establish global consensus on AI standards to ensure ethical deployment and support developing nations. The summit focuses on people-centric innovations and the transformative potential of AI for inclusive growth and environmental protection.
California and New York have enacted the nation’s strictest AI regulations. These laws require companies to disclose risk mitigation plans, report safety incidents promptly, and protect whistleblowers. The aim is to enhance accountability and safety in AI development while creating a complex dynamic with federal efforts for unified oversight.
Artificial intelligence increasingly influences critical decisions impacting lives, yet many failures arise from unclear governance and weak oversight rather than technical flaws. As AI integrates further into public life, establishing responsible governance is essential to build trust and reduce harm.