China’s leadership, under Xi Jinping, is advancing a comprehensive national strategy for AI development and governance, emphasizing self-reliance, safety, and international cooperation while addressing regulatory frameworks and technological challenges.
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The OECD has introduced an AI Governance Framework outlining 11 guiding principles to promote responsible AI development and deployment, emphasizing the need for international collaboration and adherence to ethical standards to ensure alignment with human rights and democratic values.
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The European Union’s AI Act establishes a regulatory framework for general-purpose AI models, outlining compliance obligations for providers and emphasizing safety, transparency, and collaboration with stakeholders as it prepares for implementation in August 2024.
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Concord Music, Universal Music Group, and ABKCO have filed a First Amended Complaint in the US District Court for the Northern District of California against Anthropic, alleging unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted song lyrics by its AI model, Claude, raising significant issues regarding intellectual property rights and the use of copyrighted content in AI development.
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The regulatory landscapes for AI-enabled medical devices in the EU and US present distinct challenges and requirements, with the EU emphasizing comprehensive oversight through the AI Act and related regulations, while the US focuses on adaptability and patient outcomes under the FDA’s risk-based framework.
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The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, effective February 2, 2025, mandates AI literacy for all stakeholders involved in AI system development and deployment, emphasizing informed decision-making and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
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The Take It Down Act, recently passed by the House with bipartisan support, establishes a federal framework to address non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, mandating technology platforms to remove such content swiftly while raising concerns about potential overreach and free speech implications.
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Ziff Davis has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, claiming unauthorized use of its news articles for AI training, as part of a broader trend of 41 lawsuits against AI companies that raises significant questions about the application of copyright law to emerging technologies.
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The European Commission’s draft guidelines aim to provide clarity on the definition of AI systems under the AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), offering legal interpretations and practical examples to assist companies in compliance and influencing national authorities’ implementation across the EU.
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The International Legal Technology Association has introduced a Generative AI Guide to assist legal professionals in the UK in navigating the complexities of generative AI use in litigation, aiming to standardize practices and reduce disputes in document review processes.
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In January 2025, New York State introduced the New York AI Act and the New York AI Consumer Protection Act, establishing regulations to prevent algorithmic discrimination, enhance transparency, and protect consumer rights in the deployment of AI systems, with provisions for audits, lawsuits, and penalties for noncompliance.
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