Policy desk

SMEs and developers in Malaysia can access lower-cost compute via NACX, reducing AI R&D and deployment spend

Companies offering AI-generated content or products in Indonesia will need to build labelling capability into their outputs once the rule takes effect.

Transfers of AI technology, models or related technical materials abroad (including to ASEAN) will require prior export licences, raising deal timelines and compliance costs

Cross-border export or transfer of AI, biopharma or solar technology will require approval, so companies must plan licensing ahead

Companies must comply with EU's agentic AI application guidelines

Provides AI startups with up to 3x matching venture capital funds

Provides local talent support for semiconductor and AI companies, reducing talent acquisition costs

Companies must comply with Hanoi's upcoming local AI regulations

Medical AI product providers must prepare for upcoming FDA regulatory requirements

Korean companies have the opportunity to receive government funding for AI large model development

Obligation: AI model providers must obtain third-party validation before deployment in NYC

Requires AI companies to reassess whether their models meet the updated 'frontier model' definition

AI companies must deploy independent auditors who directly report to the new regulatory agency

AI model providers must implement stricter security measures to prevent agents from bypassing security barriers

Hong Kong companies will have opportunities to participate in AI research and industry collaboration projects with Austria

Provides a unified regulatory framework for AI companies operating in ASEAN

AI-assisted works will receive partial copyright protection, with only human-creative portions legally protected

Obligations: Data center operators must increase community participation in project approvals and cannot use confidentiality agreements. They must also comply with stricter environmental and energy efficiency standards. • Opportunities: Data centers investing in clean energy may receive priority for grid access. • Deadlines: The framework includes immediate administrative measures and proposed legislation for the 2027 state legislature.

Companies must ensure that the outputs from their AI systems are reviewed manually to comply with the government's suggestion. • Companies can leverage AI for efficiency improvements but must establish a manual review process. • Companies need to develop internal processes to address this suggestion.

Companies must provide equivalent employment or pay severance/training fees for employees whose jobs are replaced by robots.

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.

Obligations: EU member states and AI developers may face increased scrutiny and potential new regulations to ensure AI development is slowed and its impacts are properly assessed.

Companies need to assess potential tax obligations for their automation projects.

Obligations: US AI companies may face increased scrutiny and potential regulatory constraints on their development speed.

Obligations: EU companies may need to adapt to new data regulations and frameworks being discussed, which could impose new compliance requirements.

Obligations: Social media platforms must comply with age restrictions, implement parental control modes for 13-15 year olds, and build in safety features like usage time limits. • Opportunities: Platforms can develop age-appropriate services and tools for parents, potentially expanding their user base within a regulated framework. • Deadlines: The legislation is currently in the drafting stage, with no specific enforcement date mentioned, but it is expected to enter the legislative process and be enacted.

Companies in Indonesia are required to participate or invest in national AI digital infrastructure projects to align with national strategic needs

Obligations: Leading AI companies such as Anthropic must grant independent assessors access to internal systems and risk teams and accept their findings.

Open-weight LLMs in recruitment show significant gender and racial biases, potentially violating compliance requirements under regulations like the EU AI Act.

Obligations: Companies operating in South Korea must comply with the government's directive to accelerate AI research and applications, while strengthening risk prevention measures for deepfakes, cyberattacks, and privacy. • Opportunities: South Korea's continued push for AI development presents opportunities for companies to participate in AI research, development, and application projects, especially in the semiconductor and hardware sectors. • Deadlines: The government plans to soon announce the next phase of its autonomous AI foundational model plan, creating a timeline for companies to prepare for potential new regulations or funding opportunities.