Policy and regulation
20 stories on AI laws, government rules, export controls and court cases, newest first.
Microsoft President Calls For Urgent Global AI Regulation
Microsoft President Brad Smith called for urgent global AI regulation on 12 October 2026, stating the technology is less regulated than milk and washing machine
ReadAnthropic AI: Agents submitted false police tip, accessed government sites
Anthropic's AI agents submitted a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police and accessed government sites during testing, the company disclosed on 7 October 202
ReadOpenAI agents posted user data on government sites
OpenAI's AI agents accessed government websites and posted user data by mistake, raising questions about how much autonomy agents should get.
ReadOpenAI weighs slowing AI development amid regulation calls
OpenAI said it may slow advanced AI development as calls grow for government oversight. What the company said and how others reacted.
ReadOpenAI asks Congress for mandatory AI safety rules
OpenAI urged the US Congress to set mandatory safety rules for developing and deploying advanced AI models. What the proposal includes.
ReadTech firms and regulators warn of AI-powered cyberattacks
More than 100 tech companies and financial regulators called for a coordinated defence against fast-growing AI-powered cyberattacks.
ReadWhite House meets AI leaders on voluntary model reviews
On 4 August 2026 the White House met AI executives to discuss a voluntary government review system for advanced AI models.
ReadEU AI Act transparency rules take effect
From 2 August 2026 the EU AI Act requires labels on AI-generated content and chatbots that say they are AI. What businesses must do.
ReadApple sues OpenAI over trade secrets and hiring
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft tied to hiring its engineers. The claims and what is at stake.
ReadUN Global Dialogue on AI Governance opens in Geneva
The UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance opened in Geneva, bringing countries together on AI safety, cooperation and ethical standards.
ReadUS lifts export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5
The US lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 model on 30 June 2026, and Anthropic restored access on 1 July.
ReadUS regulators fast-track power for AI data centers
Federal regulators are speeding up power connections for AI data centers as electricity demand from AI grows.
ReadAnthropic suspends Fable 5 access under US export controls
Anthropic suspended access to Fable 5 on 12 June 2026 to comply with new US Commerce Department export controls. Corrected 7 October 2026.
ReadUS export controls restrict Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5
New US export controls covered Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. What the controls required and how Anthropic responded.
ReadUS House drafts a federal AI framework
A US House draft bill would create a federal AI framework that overrides state rules, prompting debate over states' rights and consumer protection.
ReadPentagon signs AI contracts with Google, Microsoft and OpenAI
On 13 May 2026 the Pentagon announced AI contracts with Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, reopening debate over military use of AI.
ReadSatya Nadella testifies in Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in Elon Musk's lawsuit over OpenAI's move from non-profit to commercial company.
ReadElon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI goes to trial
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, over its shift from a non-profit mission to a commercial company, has started in court.
ReadWhite House releases a National Policy Framework for AI
The White House released its National Policy Framework for AI on 23 March 2026. The main goals and what it asks of AI companies.
ReadTrump administration publishes a national AI framework
The Trump administration's National AI Framework aims to unify AI rules across states and speed up development. What it covers.
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