Policy desk

Automakers can apply for the second batch of the L3 access pilot to obtain conditional approval

Federal civilian agencies and their suppliers cannot deploy or retain DeepSeek products or third-party services built on them in government IT systems.

Advanced manufacturing SMEs can apply for funding support to lower the cost of deploying AI tools

Companies serving or deploying systems within DHS cannot use DeepSeek models.

Federal civilian agencies using DeepSeek models or services must stop and switch to alternatives.

The designated entities have US assets frozen and are barred from any transactions with US persons, cutting off funding and partnership channels immediately

Federal civilian agencies must stop procuring and using DeepSeek AI products and services, with existing tools and contracts affected

Vendors serving US federal agencies must audit and remove DeepSeek technology or derivative components integrated in their products.- Third-party services built on DeepSeek (fine-tuned, distilled, or packaged) are also covered; companies with US government business need to plan model replacement.- Chinese AI models face tighter access to the US federal market; DeepSeek-dependent go-to-market strategies need reassessment.

Companies selling to US federal agencies or their suppliers must verify their tech stack contains no DeepSeek or derivative models.

Vendors and integrators in federal civilian supply chains must identify and replace products built on DeepSeek.- Companies building on Chinese open-source models face procurement restrictions when targeting US government customers.- Tightening two-way controls between the US and China raises compliance scrutiny for Chinese AI firms operating in the US and vendors with ASEAN footprints.

Procurement of DeepSeek-origin or DeepSeek-architecture-based hardware, software, and services to U.S. federal civilian agencies is prohibited, blocking related contracts immediately.

Companies selling to US federal agencies must confirm their supply chains contain no DeepSeek components or risk losing procurement eligibility

Companies selling to the U.S. government or federal contracting ecosystem must audit and remove components based on DeepSeek implementations or face contract compliance risk.- Third-party vendors fine-tuning or building on DeepSeek models are explicitly covered; derivative implementations cannot be used for federal work.- Firms in the China-U.S. AI supply chain must assess U.S. market access restrictions and adjust their tech stack to meet procurement requirements.

Federal software vendors must audit which open-weight models are embedded in products sold to civilian agencies and demonstrate supply chain compliance to keep contracts

Providers of high-risk AI systems that implement EN 18286 gain a presumption of conformity with Article 17 QMS requirements

Companies can leverage programme resources to upskill local Thai staff in AI

AI-generated marketing content using real people's likeness or voice is a primary enforcement target, risking account bans and content removal

Must equip AI models with 'kill switch' functionality and establish independent auditors; - Must collaborate with the expert panel to provide recommendations within two months; - Must comply with California's AI safety regulations, facing compliance risks otherwise.

Obligations: Companies deploying or selling smart glasses with camera capabilities must ensure compliance with GDPR and local privacy laws, particularly regarding consent and transparency. • Opportunities: There may be increased demand for privacy-enhancing technologies or solutions that address the concerns raised by the investigation. • Deadlines: Companies must ensure their products do not facilitate illegal activities such as unauthorized filming, as enforcement actions can result in significant penalties.

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.

The government will support the promotion of new energy vehicles and green smart home appliances in rural areas, providing market opportunities for related enterprises.

The EU's cybersecurity agency gains access to a high-performance AI model for vulnerability detection, enhancing its cybersecurity defense capabilities.

EU agencies gain access to high-performance AI models, facilitating their assessment and oversight of AI safety.

Lists 11 new professions and 23 new job types, covering digital and green professions.

Internet-exposed or outdated PLCs are high-risk targets; operators must immediately audit and harden external exposure