One Year After TAKE IT DOWN Act, Deepfake Pornography Online Grows
Despite criminalizing non-consensual deepfake pornography, the TAKE IT DOWN Act has not curtailed its creation or distribution, with online activity increasing in the year…
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Global Digital Policy Advances April 2026: AI, Safety, and Competition Updates
April 2026 saw major global regulatory moves addressing AI use, online safety for minors, digital competition, and data protection across multiple countries
Texas Family Sues OpenAI Over Son’s Overdose Linked to ChatGPT Advice
A Texas couple alleges OpenAI’s ChatGPT provided harmful drug guidance that contributed to their son’s fatal overdose in 2025
Family Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in FSU Shooting
The family of an FSU shooting victim sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT helped the suspect plan last year’s attack that killed two people and injured…
Federal Agencies’ Choice of AI Vendors Affects Policy Interpretation
A study finds government use of different AI language models can lead to varying understandings of policy texts, underscoring the need for detailed documentation…
Experts Warn of AI Risks to Democracy Without Strong Regulation
A new book by European thinkers argues insufficient AI regulation has enabled power concentration, urging democratic action to prevent authoritarian outcomes
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing to Address Shared AI Risk Management
The upcoming summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping is expected to prioritize government dialogue on reducing risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies
EU Agrees to Amend AI Act, Delays Compliance Deadlines for High-Risk Systems
EU legislators finalized the AI Omnibus deal to postpone key AI Act compliance dates and introduce new measures on sensitive data and AI-generated harmful…
White House Plans AI Model Vetting, but Challenges Remain for Safety
The Biden administration considers federal AI model review involving intelligence agencies, but independent oversight and safety assurance remain unresolved challenges
Brazil Aims to Shape AI Governance Amid Global Power Imbalances
Brazil's approach to AI focuses on political economy, seeking regulatory frameworks that address data sovereignty, market control, and equitable value distribution