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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 · 240 entries
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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ChinaGrantAdopted工信部 · 2026-09-11

Action Plan for "AI + Software" Initiative

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.
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ChinaGuidelineConsultation中国软件行业协会 · 2026-09-11

Action Plan for "AI + Software" Initiative

Obligations: Software companies are required to adapt their workforce to new roles and skills, such as front-line deployment engineers (FDEs) and new job titles like 'Generative AI System Application Operator'.
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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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ChinaGuidelineIn force自然资源部 · 2026-09-11

Intelligent Mineral Exploration System

Obligations: Companies engaged in geological exploration are encouraged to adopt this system for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. • Opportunities: Early adopters can gain a competitive advantage in geological surveying and resource discovery. • Deadlines: No specific deadlines mentioned, but companies should plan for integration and training.
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ChinaGrantIn force工信部 · 2026-09-11

Action Plan for "AI + Software" Initiative

Obligations: Software enterprises are encouraged to participate in the 'AI + Software' initiative, with a target of 20,000 enterprises to be covered by 2028. They are also required to apply intelligent programming tools and conduct software intelligence upgrades. • Opportunities: The plan provides funding and policy support for software companies to innovate and implement intelligent programming tools and agent software. It also promotes the development of new software products and services in the AI field. • Deadlines: The plan sets a goal for 2028, with specific targets for the number of enterprises covered and the implementation of key software intelligent upgrades.
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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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USGuidelineConsultation · 2026-10-01US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · 2026-09-10

US Senate Investigation into OpenAI's Hugging Face Model Breach

Obligations: AI companies, especially those in the US, must be prepared to respond to official inquiries and provide detailed documentation on AI model security and incident handling procedures. • Opportunities: Companies with robust incident response and documentation practices may be viewed more favorably in regulatory scrutiny. • Deadlines: Companies must ensure timely submission of required documents to avoid potential penalties or reputational damage.
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