If a pan-Asian data act in the spirit of the EU Data Act were to be realised someday, the authors examine whether data localisation concerns will be the biggest hurdle.
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In 2025, the United States has entered a critical new phase in how it governs artificial intelligence (AI). Driven by growing concerns over national security, economic competitiveness, and the rapid spread of powerful AI systems, lawmakers in Washington have responded with a wave of new policies, regulations, and executive actions.
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This event will examine the regulation of the right to repair in the European Union and the United States and explore the main current regulatory challenges for digital products.
Speaker: Rosalba Potenzano. Assistant Professor, University of Palermo Faculty of Law, Italy
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In 2011, Japan experienced a devastating 9.0-magnitude earthquake, leading to a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS). Twelve years later, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approved Japan’s plan to release treated wastewater from the site into the ocean. Despite criticism from countries like China and North Korea, international authorities, including the IAEA, have deemed the discharge safe, noting that the remaining tritium levels are too low to pose a significant threat.
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This article provides an analysis of South Korea's AI Framework Act ("Act"), with a particular focus on regulatory compliance requirements for businesses. The discussion examines key definitions, scope and exemptions, statutory and obligations, and enforcement mechanisms under the Act.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies and societies across the globe. As governments work to manage AI responsibly, regional differences in regulatory priorities and philosophies emerge. This article provides an overview of AI governance approaches to Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, highlighting key trends and contrasts while acknowledging that it is not possible to encompass the full complexity and diversity of policies across these regions.