EU Artificial Intelligence Act omnibus deal delays high-risk rules
A provisional EU agreement would push back key high-risk Artificial Intelligence Act deadlines while keeping major transparency duties on track for 2 August 2026. The deal also adds a new ban on non-consensual intimate imagery and child sexual abuse material generated by Artificial Intelligence systems.
China expands secure procurement list with domestic Artificial Intelligence chips
China has added domestically designed Artificial Intelligence processors to its Anke security certification framework for the first time, broadening the procurement path for state buyers. Huawei, Alibaba, and five other local vendors received approvals as Beijing deepens its shift away from foreign hardware.
South Korea launches K-Moonshot for Artificial Intelligence-led science
South Korea is rolling out K-Moonshot to accelerate scientific breakthroughs with Artificial Intelligence and has named mission leads to guide the effort. The government is also activating NAIS to support faster Artificial Intelligence-powered research across disciplines.
UK and EU Artificial Intelligence regulatory outlook for May 2026
The UK is moving ahead with targeted Artificial Intelligence measures in policing, online safety, cyber security and copyright policy, while the EU is refining how the EU Artificial Intelligence Act will apply in practice. Consultations, new offences and implementation deadlines are shaping the next phase of compliance on both sides.
Germany sets out national implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act
Germany has published a draft law to implement the European Artificial Intelligence Act through new supervisory structures, clearer institutional responsibilities, and measures designed to support innovation. The proposal puts the Federal Network Agency at the center of enforcement while preserving sector-specific oversight in sensitive fields.