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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 · 60 entries
EUGuidelineProposedEuropean Commission · 2026-09-18

Data Union Conference

Obligations: EU companies may need to adapt to new data regulations and frameworks being discussed, which could impose new compliance requirements.
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EULawProposedEuropean Commission · 2026-09-17

EU KIDS Act

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.
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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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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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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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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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EUGrantProposedUK Government · 2026-09-13

AI Bootcamp Pilot Program

Obligations: Participating companies must offer AI-related apprenticeships to program graduates, matching their existing skill requirements and job vacancies.
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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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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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USGuidelineProposedWhite House · 2026-05-01

Mandatory pre-release assessment for frontier AI models

Obligations: Developers of frontier AI models must submit their models for a 60-day security assessment 60 days before release, otherwise they may face removal from the market. • Opportunities: Pre-release assessments can reduce security risks for models post-release and enhance public trust. • Deadlines: The policy requires the publication of safety review guidelines by August 31st, but the deadline has passed and the guidelines have not been made public.
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