Regulation & policy
Key Questions
Why did Trump delay the AI Executive Order?
Trump delayed the AI EO due to internal concerns and opposition from figures like David Sacks, amid ongoing drafting of new rules for advanced models.
What changes are occurring with the EU AI Act?
The EU is implementing a multilayer product-safety framework requiring AI systems to comply with the AI Act plus additional laws on cybersecurity and sector-specific rules.
What priorities are US states focusing on for AI policy?
States are prioritizing oversight, AI literacy in education, deepfake regulations, and updates to laws like FEHA while building policy infrastructure.
How is Singapore addressing agentic AI governance?
Singapore introduced a new Model AI Governance Framework specifically for agentic AI to guide responsible development and deployment.
What standards are NIST and ISO developing for AI?
NIST and ISO are advancing frameworks for AI risk management, transparency, and governance including ISO 42001 for management systems.
What is the focus of U.S. competitiveness assessments in AI?
A new framework assesses U.S. AI competitiveness through metrics on innovation, investment, talent, and infrastructure to guide policy.
How are medical device AI lifecycle standards evolving?
New guidelines address model and data lifecycle risk management for AI-enabled medical devices in regulated environments.
What alternative to traditional regulation is proposed for AI?
Proposals suggest AI needs a 'referee' governance model rather than a full regulator, offering federal preemption in exchange for compliance.
Trump delays AI EO (internal concerns/Sacks opposition); EU AI Act changes; state rules (oversight/literacy/deepfakes/FEHA); CA privacy; Singapore agentic framework; NIST/ISO; U.S. competitiveness; Dell ethics; medical device AI lifecycle standards; referee governance model; regulatory lag.