( May 7, 2026, 07:51 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Vietnam on Thursday released the final decree guiding implementation of its AI law, clarifying requirements for AI risk classification, content labeling and incident reporting. Decree 142 ties high-risk systems to a prime ministerial list still under preparation, with scale of impact remaining the main classification criterion. It also requires clear labeling of AI-generated content while leaving display formats to deployers and assigning technical guidance to the Ministry of Science and Technology. Compared with earlier drafts, the decree eases incident-reporting timelines, requiring preliminary reports within 72 hours of discovery of “serious incidents” and within five working days for other incidents. The decree states that it took effect on May 1, despite being formally issued on Thursday.The decree is attached (in Vietnamese)....
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