Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
Japanese anime and manga publishers have issued a joint statement warning against copyright infringement by OpenAI's Sora 2 video generator, calling for transparency and compensation. The move comes as OpenAI faces ongoing legal challenges in the U.S. over the use of copyrighted works in training its AI systems.
A new survey by the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University shows that most young Americans feel unprepared for AI's impact on their careers, while also emphasizing the need for stronger civic discourse and critical thinking education.
OpenAI has released its Japan Economic Blueprint, outlining how the country can use artificial intelligence to boost innovation, competitiveness, and inclusive economic growth. The framework focuses on expanding AI access, investing in infrastructure, and advancing education and reskilling initiatives.
Latham & Watkins has appointed Aaron Amundson, a former senior official at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, as counsel in its Washington, D.C. office. Amundson will advise clients on export controls related to AI, quantum computing, and advanced semiconductors.
Taxbit has appointed Colby Mangels, formerly of the OECD, as its Global Head of Government Solutions. Mangels played a key role in developing the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and will now focus on advancing digital asset compliance systems for governments and enterprises.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology plans to present a draft law on artificial intelligence to the National Assembly by the end of 2025, outlining principles for safe, transparent, and human-centered AI development.
CODIT introduced Chat CODIT Beta, a generative AI-powered policy monitoring service, at TechLaw Fest 2025 in Singapore. The platform provides tailored insights into regulatory and policy developments in Korea and the United States, with expansion to additional regions planned.
StarCompliance has partnered with Salus GRC to bring enterprise-grade employee compliance technology to small and mid-sized firms, combining Star’s SaaS platform with Salus’s regulatory expertise.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court accusing Perplexity and several data scraping firms of illegally obtaining and reselling Reddit data through Google search results to train AI systems.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei released a statement addressing claims from Trump administration officials accusing the company of fear-mongering about AI risks. He detailed Anthropic’s cooperation with federal agencies and reaffirmed its support for balanced AI regulation.
The Bank of England has published a strategy outlining its approach to artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology, and quantum computing, identifying them as key areas for further action to support innovation in the UK financial system.
The Democracy Forward Foundation has filed a lawsuit against four federal agencies alleging failure to respond to FOIA requests on AI use in governance. Meanwhile, the US Senate passed the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, introducing multiple AI governance and defense measures.
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties called for an independent National AI Office and greater transparency on the use of AI by public bodies during its appearance before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence.
LEGALFLY has introduced Legal Radar, an AI agent that helps in-house legal and compliance teams monitor upcoming legislation and assess business impact across jurisdictions.
The Competition Commission of India has published a market study on artificial intelligence and competition, highlighting the rapid adoption of AI across sectors and the potential for anti-competitive risks. The report calls for responsible AI practices, self-audits, and stronger regulatory coordination.
Researchers have outlined China's evolving artificial intelligence regulatory framework, highlighting draft proposals that could shape both national and global AI governance by promoting safety, openness, and collaboration.
BBB National Programs' Children's Advertising Review Unit has released a Generative AI & Kids Risk Matrix to guide companies on child-specific AI risks and announced the expansion of its AI Working Group under the Center for Industry Self-Regulation.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has taken down several blog posts published under former chair Lina Khan that discussed AI consumer risks and open-source models, according to a Wired report. The removals come amid broader content changes at the agency under new leadership.
Microsoft has announced it will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the United Arab Emirates starting in early 2026. The service will operate from Microsoft’s data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ensuring data storage and processing within national borders.
China's generative AI users doubled to 515 million by June 2025, representing 36.5 percent of the population, according to a report by the China Internet Network Information Center.
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