Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published a new AI contract checklist to help companies handle AI safely and effectively. It covers data protection, intellectual property rights, and legal considerations for domestic and international agreements
House Bill H.210, introduced in Vermont, outlines new guidelines for digital platforms handling minors’ data. By mandating default high-privacy settings and transparent practices, legislators aim to reduce risks of emotional harm and excessive data harvesting.
China's new rules on military content sharing impose tighter guidelines on what can be posted online. The rules mandate platforms to follow official sources, banning misinformation while promoting government-approved perspectives on national defence, history, and military achievements.
The FCA study highlights the challenges of identifying and reducing bias in natural language processing systems, particularly in financial applications, where terms related to gender or ethnicity can unintentionally affect decision-making and exacerbate inequality.
India’s draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 by MeitY focus on safeguarding personal data, regulating cross-border transfers, and introducing consent management mechanisms. Public consultation is encouraging feedback to refine the proposed regulations.
The UK Ministry of Justice plans new criminal offences targeting explicit deepfakes and non-consensual intimate images. Offenders could face up to two years in prison as part of broader efforts to combat online harassment and protect vulnerable individuals.
The European Commission has proposed measures requiring Apple to improve device interoperability and transparency with third-party developers under the Digital Markets Act.
The Financial Conduct Authority responds to industry panel concerns on AI regulation and Big Tech’s role in financial services, addressing risks like bias, competition, and data privacy while exploring opportunities through initiatives like the Digital Sandbox.
Russia's Federal Law on Digital Innovation and AI Testing expands liability during experimental regimes, introduces tracking mechanisms for AI-related incidents, and simplifies processes by removing restrictions.
Norway’s new Electronic Communications Act 2025 requires service providers to conduct ongoing risk assessments, report significant security breaches within strict timelines, and notify users of risks, prioritising transparency and strengthening electronic communication networks and user privacy.
California’s new law (AB 2655) targets deepfake media, requiring large online platforms to remove or label deceptive content about political candidates. It aims to combat misinformation during elections, protecting voters from manipulated media that could distort democratic processes.
A Council of Europe report evaluates how 74 nations implement Budapest Convention rules for accessing stored computer data, highlighting disparities in legal practices, safeguards, and resources while offering recommendations to improve global cooperation and cybercrime investigations.
California's Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Services Bill mandates disclaimers on AI-generated clinical communications, requiring transparency and providing patients with instructions to contact human providers, while excluding licensed professional-approved content and administrative uses.
Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs closed consultations on regulating prohibited AI systems under the EU AI Act, focusing on practices like manipulative technologies, real-time biometric surveillance, and social scoring to protect public interests and rights.
The European Union’s new regulation requires crypto service providers to collect and verify detailed information on transactions, targeting transparency and reducing financial crime risks, with strict requirements for transfers exceeding EUR 1000 and high-risk entity checks.
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