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Revised EU sovereign cloud bill gives public buyers more flexibility November 04, 2026 | Masha Borak

A revised draft of the EU’s Cloud and AI Development Act would narrow European Commission powers over cloud sovereignty requirements, and would ease compliance. The compromise offered by Ireland — which is cha... (more story)

Smart glasses manufacturers could face restrictions on UK sales, minister says November 04, 2026 | Imogen Howse

Smart glasses manufacturers and retailers could face restrictions on UK sales as the government responds to concerns about the devices being used to perpetuate abuse of women and girls. Safeguarding minister S... (more story)

Hyundai Motor Group temporarily curbs external AI access amid security review November 04, 2026 | Choonsik Yoo

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group has temporarily restricted employees’ access to certain external artificial intelligence services in “some areas” as part of a review of AI use, aimed at improving productivit... (more story)

China's top economic planner eyes AI social safeguards as adoption expands November 04, 2026 | MLex staff

China plans to strengthen monitoring of job displacement caused by artificial intelligence and introduce safeguards against addiction and emotional dependence, as authorities seek to contain the technology's s... (more story)

China plans patent examination updates for AI, tougher filing scrutiny November 04, 2026 | MLex Staff

China plans to adapt patent examination to AI-driven invention and emerging industries while tightening scrutiny of bad-faith filings and abuse of patent invalidation proceedings, according to a new plan from ... (more story)

UK has trust in AI Security Institute's frontier model access, minister says November 03, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

The UK remains confident about access to US frontier AI models for pre-deployment safety testing, AI minister Kanishka Narayan said Tuesday, citing the AI Security Institute's technical capabilities and effort... (more story)

AI laws developed ahead of the technology haven't worked out, UK minister says November 03, 2026 | Patricia Figueiredo

Attempts to regulate AI through general laws developed ahead of the technology haven't worked out, the UK's AI minister Kanishka Narayan said Tuesday, contrasting them with Britain's approach to addressing ris... (more story)

Hungary seeks EU backing for new agency to test AI models in development November 03, 2026 | Masha Borak

Hungary is seeking support from EU countries for its plan to set up a new agency called the EU Frontier AI Safety and Security Team, or EU FAST, which would monitor AI models in development before they hit the... (more story)

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OpenAI facing first US age-code suit; case reflects 'drive' by young people November 03, 2026 | Mike Swift

When eight states sued OpenAI recently over safety and privacy claims, Nebraska’s complaint stood out because it was the first time a state had attempted to enforce an Age-Appropriate Design Code — laws passed... (more story)

xAI ruling deals blow to US efforts to block citizen enforcement of clean air law November 02, 2026 | Amy Miller

The NAACP's lawsuit against xAI over alleged pollution from its data center power plant will go on after a Mississippi federal judge upheld citizen enforcement of the Clean Air Act, dealing a blow to the compa... (more story)

OpenAI, Microsoft amici clash over creativity, competition in US copyright fight November 02, 2026 | Emma Whitford, Melissa Ritti and Chris May

Double-digit amicus briefs filed in coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft in New York federal court show two camps championing human creativity — each accusing the other of undermining the statutor... (more story)

Anthropic says privacy concerns a pervasive regulator risk as IPO looms October 31, 2026 | Mike Swift

Anthropic called out a plethora of privacy risks in this week's S-1 filing ahead of its initial public stock offering, including the admission that two of the biggest concerns about frontier AI — privacy and s... (more story)

Data center backlash gives Democrats new weapon in US midterm battles October 30, 2026 | Amy Miller

Data centers have become an unexpected political flashpoint ahead of the US midterm elections, with Democrats spending millions of dollars attacking Republicans over rising electricity bills, corporate tax bre... (more story)

OpenAI bugging a physical security ‘wakeup call’ for trade secret owners October 30, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

The alleged bugging of an OpenAI executive conference room underscores why companies protecting trade secrets need safeguards beyond cybersecurity, experts told MLex.

WIPO focuses AI, patent debate on proof, prior art and obviousness October 30, 2026 | Melissa Ritti

A recent report by the World Intellectual Property Organization Secretariat laid out options for documenting artificial intelligence use in the inventive process, assessing AI-generated material as prior art a... (more story)

Japan's cyberattack surge fuels debate over tighter AI regulation, data-security rules October 30, 2026 | Sachiko Sakamaki

A wave of cyberattacks exposing Japanese companies to compensation costs and damages claims is sharpening questions about whether the country needs stronger safeguards against misuse of artificial intelligence... (more story)