SB 53 in California is evidence that states may move ahead with strong AI safety laws even without federal legislation. How the federal government reacts (whether it tries to preempt or harmonize) will be important.
Laws requiring disclosure and safety protocols are good steps, but criticisms often focus on what’s not required — especially third-party audits, detailed oversight, binding consequences, or sufficient resources for enforcement.
Growing regulatory pressure and public concern around how AI interacts with children is pushing companies to tighten content rules and moderation. But past lapses show this is still a risky area.
Institutions are adopting clearer guidelines around AI (plagiarism, consent, oversight). This means researchers will need to be more careful about how they use AI tools in their work.
As regulation tightens, large companies tend to have more capacity to comply; smaller firms may face larger relative burdens. How policies are structured (e.g. exemptions, thresholds) will influence fairness and innovation
In January 2025, President Trump signed EO 14179 (“Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI”), rescinding Biden's 2023 AI Executive Order (EO 14110) and emphasizing deregulation and innovation over precaution. White & Case+3Wikipedia+3Global Investigations Review+3
The new EO calls for a fast-track review of AI-related regulations, and aims for a U.S. “action plan” to ensure global AI dominance. Wikipedia+3Global Investigations Review+3INFORMS Publications Online+3
Legal commentators warn that this deregulation push may conflict with administrative law, First Amendment, or due process constraints. Global Investigations Review+1
The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) entered into force August 2024. Wikipedia+1
Its obligations are being phased in: some provisions for "unacceptable risk" are active (e.g. bans), others for general-purpose or high-risk systems roll out over 6 to 36 months. Wikipedia
Compliance toolkits and guidance (e.g. “Pro-justice AI Act Toolkit”) are emerging to help practitioners navigate not just technical compliance but ethical alignment. arXiv
The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law was adopted (Sept 2024) under the Council of Europe. Wikipedia
Over 50 countries have endorsed it. It embeds AI governance within human rights, transparency, accountability, and rule-of-law frameworks. Wikipedia
The treaty creates processes for impact assessments, protective rights, and oversight mechanisms for public and private AI systems (excluding defense). Wikipedia
The 2025 Summit on AI, Ethics and Journalism from Poynter and The Associated Press Best AI Courses & Certificates Online [2025] | Coursera took place in April 2025, focusing on AI's impact on journalism and media ethics.
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