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AI laws, guidelines, grants and sandboxes across ASEAN, China, the EU and the US, each with what it means for a company · 102 entries
ChinaGuidelineIn force国安部 · 2026-09-16

Notice on Preventing AI Agent Security Risks

Obligations: Companies must exercise caution when using AI tools, not blindly trust or grant permissions to unknown AI services. They must set clear behavioral boundaries and strict permissions for AI agents, not casually open internet access or content editing rights.
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USGuidelineIn forceOpenAI · 2026-09-16

Framework for Reporting Model Misalignment

Obligations: Companies must establish internal reporting mechanisms for AI model misalignment, ensuring timely investigation and disclosure. • Opportunities: Early detection and public disclosure of misalignment can enhance model safety and transparency, potentially leading to improved public trust. • Deadlines: Companies need to implement the reporting framework within a reasonable timeframe to comply with OpenAI's new standards.
ChinaGuidelineProposed韩国科学技术信息通信部 · 2026-09-16

Korea Must Continuously Promote AI Development

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.
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ChinaGuidelineAdopted抖音 · 2026-09-15

Trustworthy and Friendly Community Plan

Obligations: Content creators must use the self-declaration mechanism to mark content sources. Companies deploying AI-generated content must ensure traceability. Users must adhere to rational and friendly expression guidelines, and avoid online harassment.
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EUGuidelineProposedEuropean Commission · 2026-09-14

Transformative AI Strategy

EU member states will form an alliance to ensure AI supply chain security, increasing compliance costs and collaboration opportunities.
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USGuidelineAdoptedMicrosoft · 2026-09-14

Humanistic AI Principles

Obligations: AI developers must ensure models adhere to the principles, cannot be designed to mimic consciousness, and must not be given legal personhood. Models must be within human control and fail tasks that violate the principles.
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USGuidelineProposedOpenAI · 2026-09-14

Two ways AI progress could go very badly and that we must avoid

Obligations: Frontier AI developers must comply with consistent safety requirements under a federal framework and undergo independent audits. • Opportunities: Establishing unified safety standards and collaborative frameworks can enhance the safety of AI development and boost industry confidence. • Deadlines: The call for immediate action is made, but specific regulations and frameworks have not yet been issued.
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USGuidelineProposedMicrosoft · 2026-09-14

Microsoft AI Principles

Companies must master their proprietary tacit knowledge to build continuous learning loops and reduce reliance on single model vendors.
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USGuidelineConsultationAnthropic · 2026-09-13

Call for Slowing Down Frontier AI Development and Independent Monitoring Plan

Obligations: Companies in the AI industry are urged to consider slowing down development and implementing independent monitoring systems. • Opportunities: Early adopters of independent monitoring and transparency measures may gain trust and competitive advantage. • Deadlines: Companies should prepare for potential future regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
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USGuidelineProposedMicrosoft · 2026-09-13

Code of Conduct for AI Superintelligence Research

Companies must ensure their AI research aligns with the principles of human control and benefit for humanity, avoiding pursuits of meaningless or harmful superintelligence. • Companies should retain control over their unique knowledge and build autonomous continuous learning loops, not becoming dependent on any single model provider. • Microsoft will publish a 'Code of Conduct' for public consultation, providing clear guidance for the industry.
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USGuidelineAdoptedMIT · 2026-09-13

MIT AI in Education Principles Report

Obligations: Universities must adopt and implement the eight principles to redefine educational goals and assessment methods. Teachers are required to establish clear AI policies for each course and be transparent about their own AI usage.
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USGuidelineProposedEPA · 2026-09-12

Data Center Health Protection Plan

Obligations: AI data center operators may be subject to new environmental health regulations if the plan is adopted, requiring compliance with stricter air quality standards. • Opportunities: Companies investing in AI data centers in the US could gain from a streamlined regulatory process if the plan is implemented. • Deadlines: The plan's adoption hinges on the president's decision, with no specific timeline mentioned in the report.
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ChinaGuidelineConsultation中国软件行业协会 · 2026-09-11

Action Plan for "AI + Software" Initiative

Obligations: Software companies are required to adapt their workforce to new roles and skills, such as front-line deployment engineers (FDEs) and new job titles like 'Generative AI System Application Operator'.
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ChinaGuidelineIn force自然资源部 · 2026-09-11

Intelligent Mineral Exploration System

Obligations: Companies engaged in geological exploration are encouraged to adopt this system for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. • Opportunities: Early adopters can gain a competitive advantage in geological surveying and resource discovery. • Deadlines: No specific deadlines mentioned, but companies should plan for integration and training.
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USGuidelineConsultation · 2026-10-01US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · 2026-09-10

US Senate Investigation into OpenAI's Hugging Face Model Breach

Obligations: AI companies, especially those in the US, must be prepared to respond to official inquiries and provide detailed documentation on AI model security and incident handling procedures. • Opportunities: Companies with robust incident response and documentation practices may be viewed more favorably in regulatory scrutiny. • Deadlines: Companies must ensure timely submission of required documents to avoid potential penalties or reputational damage.
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