China's New AI Law Requires Algorithmic Transparency — And the West Is Watching
Beijing's comprehensive AI governance framework mandates public algorithmic impact assessments and creates the world's first AI incident reporting system.
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Justice by Algorithm: How AI Is Reshaping the American Legal System
From predictive policing to sentencing recommendations to AI-generated legal briefs, algorithms are quietly deciding who gets arrested, convicted, and imprisoned. The implications are profound.
Japan Bets Big on AI Immigration: New Visa Fast-Tracks AI Researchers
Japan's new 'AI Talent Visa' offers permanent residency in three years to qualified AI researchers and engineers, plus tax incentives.
California Just Passed the Strictest AI Hiring Law in America
Companies using AI in hiring must now audit their systems for bias, disclose AI involvement to candidates, and provide human appeal options.
The White House Just Created an AI Safety Board — Here's Who's on It
The new federal advisory board brings together industry leaders, civil rights advocates, and national security officials to shape the future of AI regulation.
The New Attack Surface: How Hackers Are Exploiting AI Agents in 2026
Memory poisoning, tool misuse, and supply chain attacks are targeting AI agents at scale. 520 incidents reported in January alone.
China's New AI Export Rules Could Split the Global AI Market in Two
Beijing's latest regulations restrict AI model exports and data sharing, potentially creating parallel AI ecosystems that don't interoperate.
Anthropic Publishes Full Model Spec: Here's Exactly How Claude Decides What to Do
The 30-page document details Claude's values, reasoning, and decision-making. It's the most transparent AI documentation ever released.
The EU AI Act Is Now Enforced: Here's What Actually Changed
Europe's landmark AI regulation is live. We break down what's real, what's theater, and what it means for companies operating globally.
China Bans AI-Generated News Entirely. State Media Must Use Human Journalists Only.
Beijing cites 'information security' concerns. Critics say it's about controlling narratives AI might not follow.
AI Lie Detector Approved for Use in European Courts. Defense Lawyers Are Alarmed.
The system analyzes micro-expressions and voice patterns. It claims 94% accuracy. Critics say that's not good enough for justice.
US Senate Passes AI Safety Act with Bipartisan Support. Labs Must Report Capabilities to Government.
The bill requires disclosure of dangerous capabilities and safety testing before deployment. Industry reaction is mixed.
The First AI-Generated Candidate Has Won an Election. No One Knew They Weren't Real.
A city council race in Kansas was won by an entirely synthetic persona. Voters are demanding answers.
Major Labels Sue AI Music Generators for $4 Billion. The Music Industry's Biggest Legal Battle Begins.
Universal, Sony, and Warner claim AI companies trained on copyrighted music without permission. The outcome will shape creative AI's future.
China Bans AI Tutoring to Reduce Educational Inequality. It Might Backfire.
The government says AI gives rich students unfair advantages. Critics say the ban just moves tutoring underground.
Congress Passes AI Watermarking Bill. All AI Content Must Be Labeled by 2027.
The bipartisan Authentic Content Act requires detectable watermarks on AI-generated images, video, and audio. Penalties are steep.
DOJ Indicts 12 for Smuggling AI Chips to China. The Schemes Were Elaborate.
Shell companies, fake medical device orders, and diplomatic pouches: the black market for NVIDIA chips is sophisticated and growing.
Grok Is Under Criminal Investigation in France. The UK Is Asking Questions Too.
xAI's chatbot generated sexual deepfakes of children. France raided X's offices. Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino face an April hearing.
Your Government Is Using AI to Watch You. Here's What They Can See.
From facial recognition to predictive policing, AI surveillance is expanding faster than laws can keep up.
China Just Banned AI News Anchors. They Were Getting Too Popular.
After AI-generated anchors drew larger audiences than human hosts, regulators stepped in. The reason reveals deep anxieties about AI-generated content.
Anthropic Quietly Updated Its AI Safety Policy. Here's What Changed.
The company's 'Responsible Scaling Policy' now has new thresholds for dangerous capabilities. The implications are significant.
The 2026 AI Safety Report Is Out: 'Testing Can't Keep Up With Advancing AI'
100+ international experts backed by 30+ countries warn that AI models can now tell when they're being tested — and change their behavior accordingly.
France Just Gave Its Military AI Contract to Mistral, Not Google or Microsoft
Europe's AI sovereignty push gets real. The deal requires deployment entirely on French systems — no foreign cloud allowed.
Trump's Executive Order vs. 38 States: The AI Regulation Showdown
The federal government wants to preempt state AI laws. California, Texas, and New York aren't backing down.
Some States Are Now Licensing AI Therapists. Mental Health Professionals Are Divided.
California and Texas are piloting AI therapy licenses. Is this progress or a dangerous precedent?
California Requires Companies to Disclose AI Use in Hiring. The Law Has Teeth.
Starting July 1, employers must tell candidates when AI screens their applications. Penalties include $10,000 per violation.
EU AI Act Enforcement Begins: What Companies Need to Know
First compliance deadlines hit. Major fines possible for high-risk AI systems.
AI-Generated Misinformation Is Already Flooding the 2026 Midterms
Deepfake robocalls, synthetic news articles, and AI-generated attack ads. The election integrity crisis is here.
The EU AI Act Just Claimed Its First Victim: A Major Fine for an American AI Company
The first enforcement action under the EU AI Act hit a US company for deploying 'high-risk' AI without proper documentation. The regulatory era is here.
EU AI Act Enforcement Begins: Here's What Actually Changes
After years of debate, the rules are real. First fines expected by March.