Russia is actively shaping the agenda for the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Summit scheduled for February 16–20, 2026 in India, which holds the BRICS chairmanship. The summit aims to establish common AI regulation approaches among BRICS nations, focusing on security and collaborative development.
Integral Ad Science (IAS) has received annual recertification for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This expands its certification to include AI use in Quality Attention and Ad Fraud solutions, making IAS the only digital ad verification provider with this accreditation, reflecting its dedication to responsible and ethical AI practices in advertising.
Mortgage lenders must proactively prepare for impending AI regulations by establishing robust governance frameworks, revising vendor oversight, and scaling AI implementations carefully. By taking these steps now, lenders can mitigate risks and build trust with regulators and consumers in an evolving regulatory landscape.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched the Mills review to evaluate the long-term impact of advanced AI on retail financial services. This review focuses on AI evolution, market effects, consumer trends, and future regulatory approaches, with input invited until late February 2026.
The TRAIN Act, introduced by Representatives Madeleine Dean and Nathaniel Moran, aims to provide creators a way to determine if their copyrighted works were used without permission to train generative AI models. The bill would improve transparency for AI developers and empower copyright owners to seek legal recourse against unauthorized use.
Integral Ad Science (IAS) has announced its annual recertification for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, emphasizing its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence practices. The certification scope now includes IAS’s AI-driven Quality Attention and Ad Fraud solutions, maintaining its status as the only digital ad verification provider with this accreditation.
Billings, Montana has implemented its first AI security policy to address privacy, transparency, and ethical AI usage in city operations, ensuring sensitive information is protected and AI use is monitored.
The new MeitY rules strengthen oversight of AI-generated content by mandating stricter traceability and faster takedowns of harmful material. However, industry experts warn that tightening regulations alone cannot fully resolve persistent issues with explicit deepfakes and other objectionable AI content affecting advertisers.
The Eightfold lawsuit questions whether AI hiring tools comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), as the company reportedly generates reports on applicants to evaluate job suitability. This case could set a precedent for regulating AI recruitment tools under background check laws, distinct from employment discrimination statutes.
Anthropic’s valuation has soared to approximately 545 trillion won following a massive $30 billion fundraising round, significantly exceeding its original target. The company also donated $20 million to a super PAC advocating for stronger AI regulation and transparency.
