The Czech Republic is focused on successfully implementing the EU AI Act into its national law, with the National AI Strategy and AI Implementation Plan guiding this process. Currently, there are no specific laws regulating AI in the Czech Republic, but the government is taking steps to adapt the EU regulations to national requirements.
The European Commission is considering pausing the implementation of the AI Act, which has faced mixed reactions since its initial proposal in April 2021. This potential delay reflects ongoing discussions about the regulation of artificial intelligence within the European Union.
As cyber risks and compliance demands increase, automation is becoming essential for businesses to remain secure and agile. AI tools not only help manage risk more effectively but also transform compliance into a strategic business advantage.
The Trump administration is considering repealing the AI diffusion rule, which regulates the export of advanced computing chips, and may replace it with a simpler framework. This change comes amidst ongoing debates about balancing U.S. control over powerful AI systems with the need to promote exports of American AI products.
IBM has published a whitepaper highlighting the transformative potential and risks associated with autonomous AI agents in the financial services sector. The document emphasizes the need for robust governance and trust-building measures as financial institutions increasingly adopt agentic AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Senate Commerce Republicans have proposed a ten-year moratorium on state AI laws, raising concerns among lawmakers and civil society groups about potential consumer protection losses. Critics argue that this broad ban could exempt Big Tech companies from essential regulations, allowing them to develop AI without adequate oversight.
Italy currently lacks specific laws directly regulating AI, with the EU AI Act being the primary framework. However, the Italian Senate has approved a bill aimed at creating national AI regulations that is still under debate.
The United States Senate is set to consider a budget bill that could impose a 10-year moratorium on states enforcing artificial intelligence regulations. Critics argue that this federal moratorium could undermine existing state laws aimed at ensuring transparency and preventing algorithmic discrimination.
This document outlines a targeted stakeholder consultation regarding the classification of AI systems as high-risk under the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act, which aims to ensure the safety and compliance of AI technologies. The consultation seeks input on practical examples and clarification of guidelines related to high-risk AI systems and their obligations, open for responses from June 6 to July 18, 2025.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, Texas is considering key pieces of AI-related legislation that await Governor Greg Abbott’s signature. Among the proposed bills are measures to regulate government use of AI, address deepfake content, and create an Artificial Intelligence Division within the state government.