US AI policy

AI laws, guidelines, grants and sandboxes across ASEAN, China, the EU and the US, each with what it means for a company · 17 entries
USLawAdopted加州州长办公室 · 2026-09-18

Executive Order for AI Emergency Stop Mechanism

Obligations: AI companies operating in California may be subject to new regulatory requirements, including potential mandatory security audits by independent third parties. • Opportunities: Companies may gain clarity in the regulatory framework for AI safety, potentially reducing uncertainty. • Deadlines: Companies should prepare for the upcoming two-month timeline for the expert panel to submit its recommendations and the subsequent legislative process.
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USLawProposedCalifornia State Government · 2026-09-18

California Executive Order on AI Safety Regulations

Obligations : Frontier AI labs must consider and implement safety mechanisms like a 'kill switch', and must have external monitoring and mandatory safety plans. • Opportunities : Provides clear regulatory direction for AI companies in California, helping to stabilize the market and facilitate long-term development. • Deadlines : The expert panel must submit recommendations within two months, with subsequent potential legislative processes.
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USLawConsultationus · 2026-09-17

The New York Times Sues OpenAI for Copyright Infringement

Obligations: AI companies must ensure their content training practices comply with existing copyright laws to avoid costly litigation and financial penalties. • Opportunities: Companies may need to invest in developing and licensing alternative training data sources to mitigate legal risks. • Deadlines: While no specific deadlines are mentioned, the ongoing legal proceedings and potential court rulings will set precedents for future AI content usage.
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USLawAdoptedCalifornia State Legislature · 2026-09-11

California new law: Tech companies liable for more child harm

Tech companies must take higher responsibility, needing to strengthen content moderation and risk control to avoid child harm from negligence• Violations will face high fines, increasing compliance costs and risks• Companies must immediately assess existing systems to ensure compliance with the new regulations after the law takes effect
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USLawAdoptedCalifornia State Government · 2026-09-11

California AI Safety Act

Obligations: AI developers and deployers in California must comply with new state-level assessment and audit requirements. • Opportunities: Companies can gain a competitive advantage by demonstrating compliance with these pioneering AI safety standards. • Deadlines: Companies must prepare for potential implementation of the new assessment and audit framework, which is now law.
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USLawProposedOpenAI · 2026-09-10

Mandatory National AI Safety Regulations in the US

Obligations: US AI developers and providers must comply with mandatory national AI safety regulations and state-level AI laws, including independent third-party assessments and event reporting. • Opportunities: Companies that proactively adopt and comply with emerging AI safety standards may gain a competitive advantage and build public trust. • Deadlines: US Congress must act before its December recess to pass federal AI safety legislation, while companies must comply with existing state-level AI regulations.
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Editorial summary, not legal advice; dates and status follow the original document.