New Institute to Test AI Safety for Children’s Use
The Youth AI Safety Institute will independently evaluate AI chatbots and companions to ensure they are safe and age-appropriate for children
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AI Regulation
AI Regulation covers government actions, policy debates, legal decisions, and public rules shaping the development and use of artificial intelligence.
Common Sense Media Launches Youth AI Safety Institute with $20 Million Funding
Common Sense Media’s new institute aims to set global standards and rigorously test AI products for child safety amid widespread youth use of AI…
AI Expands Authoritarian Reach Through Digital Transnational Repression
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used by states to monitor, intimidate, and silence dissidents abroad, raising complex legal and human rights challenges
India’s AI Ambitions Hindered by Slow Fund Disbursement and Fragmented Strategy
Despite grand AI summits and declarations, India’s AI mission has disbursed less than 4% of approved funds amid a lack of focused investment and…
Supreme Court Upholds Human Authorship Requirement for AI-Generated Works
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear a case on AI-generated art reaffirms the human authorship mandate, reflecting constitutional foundations of copyright law rooted in…
Brazil Faces AI Regulation Challenge Ahead of 2026 Elections
Brazil’s 2026 presidential election will test its AI regulations as synthetic political content spreads widely, raising concerns about misinformation and electoral integrity
Canada’s AI Strategy Must Include K-12 Education Preparedness
As Canada plans a new AI strategy, experts emphasize the urgent need to address AI’s impact and use in K-12 schools, where students already…
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…
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