AI adoption is growing rapidly across organizations, but significant risks arise from inadequate data access, visibility, categorization, and management. Many organizations lack a clear understanding of their information environments, causing AI governance to exist only on paper.
Nigeria is poised to introduce comprehensive regulations for artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a leader in AI governance in Africa. The National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill aims to establish rigorous oversight of AI systems, ensuring ethical standards and promoting innovation while safeguarding against potential risks.
A high-level workshop in Thimphu aims to enhance Bhutan’s AI policy and governance, focusing on safe AI adoption and inclusive digital spaces. Participants, including government officials and educators, are addressing urgent needs for regulatory frameworks and the implications of AI in various sectors, with recommendations to be compiled into a white paper for GovTech.
The UK government has launched a new AI Engineering Lab to help public sector software teams adopt AI coding assistants and enhance digital service delivery. Building on earlier trials, the initiative focuses on governance, developer experience, and integrating AI tools throughout the software development lifecycle.
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SMBC Americas is implementing Fenergo’s AI solutions to enhance KYC and AML compliance as part of a multiyear transformation strategy to simplify technology infrastructure and reduce manual processes, achieving up to 80% reductions in review times.
New York has enacted significant AI regulations in 2025, including the RAISE Act and laws for AI companion models, to enhance safety, transparency, and address AI-related risks.
AI agents are transforming government operations by automating complex tasks with minimal human intervention, enabling federal employees to focus on higher-value judgment and problem-solving. This shift promises faster service delivery and more citizen-centered interactions with federal services.
New York State has appointed Eleonore Fournier-Tombs as its new Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, replacing Shreya Amin, and named Stephen Graham as the new Chief Digital Officer. Fournier-Tombs will enhance AI strategy and implementation across state agencies, while Graham focuses on modernizing digital services for New Yorkers.
The UK’s online regulator Ofcom is investigating Grok AI for potentially violating online safety laws by generating non-consensual deepfake images, including sexualized content of women and children. New legislation criminalizing the creation and supply of tools for such images is set to be enforced, raising important questions about AI regulation and its impact on tech companies in the UK.