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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 · 120 entries
USGuidelineIn forceFAA · 2026-09-20

FAA deploys AI system SMART for air traffic management

Obligations: The FAA is obligated to ensure the AI system (like SMART) it deploys for air traffic management meets safety standards and provides reliable routing advice to controllers, while the system itself does not directly control planes. • Opportunities: The AI system can help optimize air traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve airport operational efficiency. • Deadlines: The system was deployed in the airspace where the American Airlines/Black Hawk collision that killed 67 people in January 2025 occurred, requiring assurance of its safety and effectiveness.
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USGuidelineAdoptedDatabricks · 2026-09-20

Enterprise AI Adoption: Building Organizational Ontology

Obligations: Enterprises must invest in building an organizational ontology to provide context for AI agents. • Opportunities: A well-defined ontology enables more effective AI-driven automation and decision-making. • Deadlines: While not explicitly stated, the guide implies a need for immediate action to catch up with the pace of AI-driven network attacks.
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USGuidelineProposedVirginia State Government · 2026-09-19

Data Center Accountability Framework

Obligations: Data center operators must increase community participation in project approvals and cannot use confidentiality agreements. They must also comply with stricter environmental and energy efficiency standards. • Opportunities: Data centers investing in clean energy may receive priority for grid access. • Deadlines: The framework includes immediate administrative measures and proposed legislation for the 2027 state legislature.
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USGuidelineAdoptedcalifornia state court · 2026-09-19

Four AI Giants Sued for Antitrust Over Call to Slow AI Development

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.
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