Artificial intelligence has rapidly advanced, yet governance struggles to keep pace due to overlapping roles among leaders. Organizations must foster collaboration among chiefs to unify AI governance and unlock its full potential.
This analysis explores why some U.S. states are advancing AI legislation while others lag, highlighting the structural and political factors influencing legislative activity at the state level.
The European Commission defends key policy decisions in the proposed amendments to the EU AI Act, maintaining prohibitions on real-time biometric identification and ensuring transparency for general-purpose AI models. These changes aim to streamline regulation while protecting fundamental rights across member states.
As of January 14, 2026, the global landscape of artificial intelligence has transitioned from unchecked innovation to a complex regulatory environment. The enforcement of the European Union AI Act is prompting tech giants to reconsider their deployment strategies while U.S. states enact legislation to address the societal impacts of AI.
As artificial intelligence reshapes risks in U.S. civil infrastructure, it also offers powerful tools to enhance resilience and security. The surge in AI-enabled cyberattacks underscores the urgent need for strong AI governance, workforce training, and updated cybersecurity strategies to protect and modernize America’s critical infrastructure systems.
Maine is proposing a bill to amend its criminal code to address AI-generated explicit images of children, closing a legal loophole by expanding the definition of child sexual abuse material to include AI-created or modified content.
California’s Parents & Kids Safe AI Act aims to enhance youth safety online by requiring AI companies to implement age-assurance tools, restrict minors’ access to AI chatbots, ban child-targeted advertising, and ensure parental controls along with independent safety audits.
On December 22, 2025, NIST announced two new AI centers to enhance US manufacturing and cybersecurity with a $20 million investment. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed an AI “Bill of Rights” and data center regulations to protect consumers and communities, highlighting the growing debate over state versus federal AI authority.
In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso explore how artificial intelligence is transforming auto finance with innovations like smarter chatbots and algorithmic decision-making. They also discuss the associated legal risks and emphasize the necessity of strong human oversight as the industry embraces AI in 2026.
IndiaAI and the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) have launched the IndiaAI Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge, offering a ₹1.5 Crore prize pool to develop AI-based solutions for automated financial document verification. The initiative aims to enhance financial oversight and regulatory compliance through innovative technology solutions from Indian startups and companies.