9 October 2026European Commission
Commission holds special meeting of Scientific panel on frontier AI safety and risks
Today, the Commission holds a special meeting of the Scientific Panel on artificial intelligence (AI).
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Subscribe to Responsible AI news via RSS23 September 2026UK Government and DSIT
Foreign Secretary Address to the UNSC on Artificial Intelligence
Foreign Secretary address on artificial intelligence and international security – United Nations Security Council
18 September 2026European AI Office
AI Board holds its ninth meeting
During the meeting, participants discussed the latest developments of EU and international AI policy as well as various aspects around AI Act enforcement and implementation.
17 September 2026European Commission
Proposal for EU KIDS Act - 'EU Keeping Internet Digital Spaces Accountable and Trustworthy'
This proposal seeks to protect minors from risky digital services and AI systems, uphold the digital single market and maintain a coherent regulatory framework and enforcement structure for the protection of minors online.
16 September 2026European AI Office
Commission welcomes the design of first Important Project of Common European Interest in AI
The European Commission welcomes the initiative of 19 Member States to create and pre-notify under State aid rules the first Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
14 September 2026Steve Padilla Ca State Senator
First-In-Nation AI Toy Moratorium Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO – Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 867, authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego). This first-in-the-nation legislation places a 4-year moratorium on the sale and manufacturing of toys with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot capabilities for children under 16.
10 September 2026Steve Padilla Ca State Senator
Governor Newsom Signs Adam’s Law
California sets the gold standard for child safety with the country's strongest AI protections
1 September 2026Steve Padilla Ca State Senator
First-In-Nation AI Toy Moratorium Moves to Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO – Last night, the California State Legislature approved Senate Bill 867, authored by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego). This first-in-the-nation legislation places a 4-year moratorium on the sale and manufacturing of toys with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot capabilities for children under 16.
31 August 2026Steve Padilla Ca State Senator
California Legislature Moves to Ban Dangerous AI Therapy Bots
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 903 by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), a measure designed to ensure that mental health services are safe, ethical, and conducted by trained professionals, not artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. The bill would prohibit AI algorithms from providing or advertising “therapy” and set standards for professionals’ use of AI to promote human-cen…
13 August 2026Singapore NUS
Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & the Law
Singapore NUS has published new information titled “Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & the Law”. Follow the original source for the full details and latest position.
12 August 2026AI Strategy Canada
Guide on the use of generative artificial intelligence
AI Strategy Canada has published new information titled “Guide on the use of generative artificial intelligence”. Follow the original source for the full details and latest position.
31 July 2026European AI Office
Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August
From 2 August 2026, the European Commission’s AI Office, together with national authorities, will begin enforcing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
31 July 2026European AI Office
Strong backing for the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content
About 190 organisations signed the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated Content ahead of the entry into application of the legal obligations.
31 July 2026European AI Office
The enforcement framework of the AI Act
The enforcement of the AI Act is shared between the European Commission’s AI Office, the European Data Protection Supervisor, and national competent authorities designated by the Member States.
30 July 2026European Commission
EU launches AI Gigafactories call to boost Europe's computing capacity and unlock more than €30 billion in investment
The EU has launched a call for tenders to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories across Europe, as part of its latest major push to accelerate Europe's technological sovereignty and ambition of becoming the AI Continent.
27 July 2026European AI Office
AI Omnibus enters into force
On 27 July 2026, the AI Omnibus enters into force across the EU, bringing extended timelines to administrative simplification.
23 July 2026BBC News
US lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
23 July 2026Office of Congressman Ted Lieu
20 July 2026European AI Office
Commission publishes guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems
Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act's transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026.
8 July 2026European Data Protection Board
EDPB publishes guidance on web scraping for generative AI
The European Data Protection Board has adopted guidance addressing GDPR compliance when personal data is collected through web scraping for generative-AI development.
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