Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global balance of power, prompting Asia-Pacific countries to face new risks and opportunities in data governance. South Korea leads the region with the AI Basic Act, the first comprehensive AI law in Asia, effective January 2026.
Recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Department of Justice have broadened export control risks across the AI chip ecosystem. These risks now affect manufacturers, exporters, forwarders, financial institutions, and data center operators. This article reviews compliance considerations, key policy developments, and notable enforcement actions, emphasizing the need for heightened diligence in navigating these complex regulations.
The University of Nebraska has launched the University of Nebraska AI Institute to advance artificial intelligence research across healthcare, agriculture, and other sectors. This initiative aims to position Nebraska as a national leader in responsible, human-centered AI by leveraging the strengths of its campuses.
Congress is increasingly focusing on industry oversight and targeted AI policy measures amid a divided government. Key legislative actions include the AI OVERWATCH Act governing advanced AI chip exports and the DEFIANCE Act addressing risks from synthetic media, especially to children, along with investigations into data center impacts and workforce effects.
Approximately 70% of employers use AI tools to screen social media profiles during hiring. This article discusses the legal risks such as privacy concerns, bias, and discrimination, and outlines best practices to mitigate these issues.
On January 27, 2026, the FTC resolved a case against Growth Cave for deceptive AI-related marketing claims, emphasizing the importance of truthful AI product advertising and warning marketers to ensure accuracy.
This article explores the challenges and lessons from the 1996 Telecommunications Act and their relevance to current artificial intelligence legislation. It highlights the need for regulatory frameworks that prevent anti-competitive practices while fostering innovation in the evolving AI market.
UiPath has acquired WorkFusion, a leader in AI agents for financial crime compliance, to enhance its financial services solutions. This acquisition integrates WorkFusion’s AI capabilities into UiPath’s automation platform, enabling financial institutions to better automate compliance processes and mitigate financial crime risks.
Singapore has introduced the world’s first comprehensive governance framework for agentic artificial intelligence (AI), unveiled at the World Economic Forum on January 22, 2026. This Model AI Governance Framework aims to manage risks associated with the deployment of AI systems capable of autonomous reasoning and action.
On February 3, SEC Director Brian Daly discussed AI’s potential to enhance communication between investment advisers and investors, emphasizing the importance of industry collaboration with the SEC to address regulatory and liability challenges associated with AI-driven investor disclosures.
