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 · 100 entries
USGuidelineConsultation圣何塞市政府 · 2026-09-17

San Jose Data Center Development Public Review and Environmental Impact Assessment

Obligations: Companies proposing data center projects in San Jose must undergo a more rigorous public review process and provide detailed disclosures on energy consumption, water usage, and environmental impact assessments. • Opportunities: Companies that can demonstrate responsible development and community benefits may gain public support and approval for their projects. • Deadlines: The city is currently consulting the public, and while no specific deadline is mentioned, companies must align with the city's proposed review framework before project approval.
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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.
USStandardIn forceApple · 2026-09-15

macOS 27 Security Update

Obligations: Companies deploying macOS systems must promptly apply the security updates to mitigate risks of kernel memory corruption and privilege escalation. • Opportunities: Engaging with international security research teams, such as those from China, can enhance the discovery and reporting of vulnerabilities. • Deadlines: Immediate action is required to apply the updates to protect against known vulnerabilities.
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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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USGrantConsultation · 2026-12-31White House · 2026-09-12

AI Safety Research Grant

Obligations: Recipients must publicly disclose research findings on AI risks to regulators and the public. • Opportunities: Grants provide resources for AI safety research, potentially accelerating safer AI development. • Deadlines: Recipients must submit quarterly progress reports and final research outcomes within 18 months of grant approval.
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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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