Regulatory Updates

A living knowledge base tracking the evolving global AI governance landscape

This page is maintained as an evolving record of significant regulatory developments. Entries are added as regulations are enacted, amended, or take effect. All information should be verified against primary sources.
USA

Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act Takes Effect

The Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205) becomes effective (date extended from February 1 to June 30, 2026 by SB25B-004), requiring deployers of high-risk AI systems to conduct impact assessments and provide consumer notifications.

EU

EU AI Act: GPAI and Governance Rules Applicable

General-purpose AI model obligations and governance provisions of the EU AI Act become applicable, requiring GPAI providers to comply with transparency and documentation requirements.

Japan

Japan Enacts AI Promotion Act

Japan enacts the AI Promotion Act, establishing a promotional legislative framework for AI research, development, and utilization, including the AI Strategy Headquarters.

EU

EU AI Act: Prohibited AI Practices Applicable

Prohibitions on unacceptable-risk AI practices under the EU AI Act become applicable, including bans on social scoring, certain biometric systems, and manipulative AI.

EU

EU AI Act Enters into Force

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — the Artificial Intelligence Act — enters into force, establishing the first comprehensive binding AI regulation globally.

USA

Colorado AI Act Signed into Law

Colorado Governor signs SB 24-205, making Colorado the first U.S. state to enact comprehensive AI legislation with mandatory impact assessments for high-risk systems.

USA

U.S. Executive Order on AI

President issues Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, directing federal agencies on AI safety and governance.

China

China Generative AI Measures Take Effect

Interim Measures for the Management of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services become effective, making China the first country with binding generative AI regulation.

Upcoming Milestones

August 2026

EU AI Act: High-risk AI system obligations (Annex III) become applicable

August 2027

EU AI Act: Annex I high-risk systems embedded in regulated products become applicable