The European Commission has published draft guidelines to aid in the implementation of the EU Regulation 2024/1689, known as the Artificial Intelligence Act, which categorizes AI systems by risk and outlines prohibited practices to ensure compliance and protect fundamental rights across the EU.
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order against DoNotPay for deceptive advertising regarding its AI chatbot, requiring the company to pay $193,000 in consumer compensation and prohibiting it from marketing its AI as a substitute for human lawyers without substantiated evidence.
The United States Copyright Office has announced a policy change permitting copyright registration for works created with generative AI, provided there is substantial human influence, thereby impacting the legal landscape for creators using AI tools.
The rise of AI Agents introduces significant legal and regulatory challenges, including liability concerns, data privacy implications, and compliance with evolving state and international laws, necessitating robust oversight and strategic planning for businesses across various sectors.
Canada and Japan have joined eleven other signatories in adopting the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law, a legally binding treaty aimed at establishing comprehensive legal standards for AI systems while addressing human rights and democratic principles.
The Trump administration’s new executive order on AI prioritizes deregulation and innovation, repealing previous safety and civil rights protections, while raising concerns about bias and the implications for both domestic and international AI governance.
