Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer, has been indicted on multiple counts of economic espionage and theft of trade secrets by the US Justice Department for allegedly misappropriating proprietary AI technology and chip designs to benefit Chinese companies and the PRC government.
The UK government is set to criminalize the possession, creation, and distribution of AI tools for generating child sexual abuse material as part of the forthcoming Crime and Policing Bill, addressing a significant rise in such offenses and enhancing law enforcement capabilities.
The European Commission has released draft guidelines to assist developers in adhering to the AI Act, clarifying prohibited AI practices and outlining compliance requirements within the EU, with significant penalties for violations.
The US Copyright Office’s January 2025 report emphasizes the necessity of human creativity for copyright protection of AI-generated works, stating that such outputs can only be copyrighted when a human author significantly contributes to the expressive elements.
The New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Act (HB 60) mandates transparency and accountability for high-risk AI systems, requiring developers to disclose information, prevent algorithmic discrimination, and allowing consumers to appeal AI-driven decisions, with enforcement by the state attorney general and provisions for private legal action.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is developing guidance to regulate innovative mRNA therapies that utilize artificial intelligence for personalized cancer treatment, addressing safety, effectiveness, and post-approval monitoring in the UK.
