Policy desk

M- and N-category vehicles with L3/L4 autonomous systems must comply with the mandatory standard before 1 July 2027 or cannot be sold.

Commerce and manufacturing companies can apply for inclusive computing power, 'specialised and sophisticated' enterprise status, and fiscal support under the 'AI + Manufacturing' action.

Automakers and ADAS suppliers must audit all marketing materials, manuals, and launch statements to remove exaggerated claims or wording that downplays driver responsibility

Foreign AI services must obtain Chinese AI approval before launching in China; Apple's approval provides a reference path for similar products.

Companies doing AI R&D or deployment in Hong Kong can expect greater local compute supply; watch for application channels and pricing of compute resources.

Government procurement of ChatGPT for students will boost AI adoption among Malaysian youth, expanding demand for edtech AI products in Malaysia.

Companies operating in Thailand can apply for free Gemini Enterprise access for up to 10 months, cutting AI tool procurement costs

The city government will carry out large-scale procurement of AI cameras and supporting systems, creating bidding opportunities for vendors

AI model developers gain a clear "AI + railway" application direction with operation and maintenance data scenarios for online safety assessment and intelligent O&M projects.

Startups can access investment from government-backed vehicles Jelawang Capital and Dana Perintis.

Companies must strengthen core technology R&D in multi-sensor fusion, algorithms, solid-state batteries, automotive chips, and operating systems

U.S. AI companies must adjust model release processes to ensure U.S. agencies review first

AI companies must adjust model release processes to ensure U.S. government gets priority testing access

Manufacturing enterprises are required to accelerate the application of AI in R&D design, production manufacturing, and management operations to enhance digitalization and intelligentization, aligning with national industrial policy directions.

Obligations: AI companies may face legal scrutiny and potential penalties if found to have coordinated to limit AI development speed, violating antitrust laws. • Opportunities: The case highlights the importance of transparent communication and compliance with antitrust regulations in the AI sector. • Deadlines: The court case is ongoing, with the possibility of a collective class-action suit being certified, which could impact the companies' operations and public perception.

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.

Obligations: Companies must comply with new evaluation standards for token factories, focusing on core technical metrics like model adaptation capacity and energy efficiency. • Opportunities: Firms with leading token factories can receive government support. Companies involved in model technology iteration, chip adaptation, and overseas service development can tap into new market opportunities. • Deadlines: The plan is set for implementation from 2026 to 2028, with specific milestones for building factories, launching platforms, and achieving technology breakthroughs.

Obligations: Companies in the electronics manufacturing sector must align their R&D and production strategies with the plan's goals, particularly in developing advanced chips and promoting domestic operating systems.

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

Obligations: Software companies are required to participate in the initiative, develop intelligent software products, and cooperate with terminal manufacturers for joint innovation. • Opportunities: Companies can benefit from government funding and support to develop new intelligent software products and participate in the creation of benchmark applications. • Deadlines: By 2028, the initiative aims to cover 20,000 large-scale software enterprises and create 100 benchmark applications.

From 1 July 2027, L3/L4 automated driving systems must meet the mandatory safety requirements; non-compliant models cannot be sold.