Spain said it will continue advancing AI and social media regulation, including rules on high-risk AI systems, algorithm transparency, online harms, and protections for minors despite lobbying pressure from tech companies. #AIPolicy

A 2026 US survey found broad worker support for AI workplace protections, including human oversight, transparency, training requirements, and limits on AI monitoring. Labor unions were identified as the most trusted institution on AI harms. #AIPolicy

Indonesia said its AI strategy will focus on three pillars: AI regulation and ethics, digital infrastructure expansion, and digital talent development, alongside plans to grow national data center capacity by 2029. #AIPolicy

Indonesia pushes three pillars in AI policies: Ministry

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs underscored that Indonesia has set three pillars in its artificial intelligence (AI) policies to ...

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Japan is considering new safeguards for generative AI services that summarize news content, including possible rules requiring AI operators to respect publishers’ copyright opt-out requests. #AIPolicy

Japan eyes rules to regulate AI summaries’ ‘free riding’ on news | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

The government is expected to consider new safeguards to prevent copyrighted works from being improperly used in generative artificial intelligence services that summarize online news articles and…

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California launched the first statewide phase of Engaged California to collect public input on AI’s impact on work and the economy. The initiative includes public submissions, live deliberative forums, and a final policy report. #AIPolicy

Governor Newsom launches Engaged California statewide for the first time to give all Californians a stronger voice in AI policy | Governor of California

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Anthropic updated its Mythos cybersecurity program rules to allow partners to share AI-generated vulnerability findings, tools, and best practices with external organizations under responsible disclosure norms. #AIPolicy

South Africa appointed an expert panel to revise its national AI policy after withdrawing an earlier draft that contained fictitious and potentially AI-generated references. A revised version is expected for public comment in January 2027. #AIPolicy

Pope Leo XIV released “Magnifica Humanitas,” calling for AI governance based on transparency, accountability, public oversight, worker protections, limits on military AI, and regulation of concentrated control over data and computing power. #AIPolicy

Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)

ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [ Multimedia ] ___________________________

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26 directing agencies to assess AI’s labor market impacts, review worker protections, expand workforce training, launch an AI employment dashboard, and study public-interest AI policies. #AIPolicy

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A non-profit research institute dedicated to ensuring AI systems remain aligned with human values and interests as they grow more capable.

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European tech CEOs from ASML, Airbus, Ericsson, Mistral AI, Nokia, SAP, and Siemens called on the EU to simplify AI regulations and strengthen industrial policy ahead of renewed talks on the AI Act. #AIPolicy

EU lawmakers reached a provisional agreement to amend the AI Act, delaying high-risk AI compliance deadlines, exempting some machinery systems, restoring high-risk system registration, and banning “nudifier” apps from December 2026. #AIPolicy

EU agrees to amend AI Act, clarifies overlap with machinery rules | IAPP

The European Parliament and Council of the European Union reached a provisional agreement to reform the AI Act, part of the Omnibus on AI simplification package. The agreement was reached in the…

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Trump delays his long-anticipated AI testing order, saying it could slow US leadership—pausing plans for a voluntary model review process amid debate over advanced systems like Mythos. #AIPolicy

Trump postpones long-awaited artificial intelligence order signing

President Trump has postponed the signing ceremony for his long-awaited executive order on a voluntary testing process for artificial intelligence models, saying he “didn’t like certain…

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Connecticut’s SB 5 proposes a broad AI framework—covering synthetic content labeling, AI safety for minors, workforce training, and regulatory sandboxes. #AIPolicy

The US DOJ has backed xAI in its challenge to Colorado’s AI law—escalating tensions between federal and state approaches to AI regulation. #AIPolicy

US justice department steps in on behalf of xAI in Colorado regulation case

Move creates conflict between state and administration as Trump seeks federal framework over states handling issue

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Australia’s ARC has set rules for generative AI in research grants—allowing limited use but banning AI-assisted evaluation and stressing human oversight. #AIPolicy

Minnesota passed HF1606 banning AI “nudification” tools that generate realistic fake intimate imagery of identifiable people. Violations can trigger civil lawsuits and penalties up to $500,000 per offense. #AIPolicy

The Oscars will allow AI in films but prioritize human authorship, while expanding international film eligibility beyond country submissions. #AIPolicy

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards.

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A Chinese court ruled companies can’t fire workers just because AI replaces their jobs—signaling a push to balance automation with labor protections. #AIPolicy

Chinese court rules firms can’t lay off workers on AI grounds | Fortune

The court decided that a tech firm in eastern China had illegally fired one of its workers after he refused to take a demotion when his job was automated by AI.

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Colorado’s SB 26-189 updates rules for AI in high-stakes decisions, focusing on transparency, consumer rights, and clearer accountability. #AIPolicy

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The White House may allow agencies to bypass Anthropic’s AI risk designation—signaling a potential reset in tensions over AI safety and national security. #AIPolicy

South Africa withdrew its draft AI policy after discovering AI-generated fake sources—highlighting risks of unverified AI use in policymaking. #AIPolicy

A new US bill proposes federal standards for AI oversight, including transparency, risk assessments, and accountability in government use. #AIPolicy

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OpenAI has paused its UK “Stargate” data centre project, citing energy costs and regulatory uncertainty—highlighting challenges in scaling AI infrastructure. #AIPolicy

OpenAI pauses UK investment deal over energy costs and regulation

The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

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A new policy blueprint proposes legal updates, reporting standards, and safety-by-design safeguards to address AI-enabled child exploitation risks. #AIPolicy

xAI has sued Colorado to block a new AI law targeting algorithmic discrimination, arguing it violates First Amendment protections. #AIPolicy

Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over new rules for artificial intelligence

Company claims law regulating AI systems, set to go into effect in June, infringes on its first amendment rights

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The UK is engaging Anthropic to expand its AI presence, as part of efforts to build domestic capacity and attract global AI investment. www.pymnts.com/cpi-posts/uk... #AIPolicy

UK Courts Anthropic Amid Transatlantic Tensions Over AI Policy | PYMNTS.com

The UK government is stepping up efforts to attract US artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to expand its footprint in Britain, as officials

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