No-jargon breakdowns of AI regulations, governance frameworks, and the practical steps SMEs can take today.
California AB 2013 takes effect 1 January 2026 and requires generative AI developers to publish summaries of their training data. Here is who it covers and what you have to disclose.
July 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Texas TRAIGA takes effect 1 January 2026 with a prohibited-practices approach. It is simpler than Colorado's law, NIST compliance is a safe harbour, and fines run to $12,000 per violation.
July 30, 2026 · 3 min read
If you use AI anywhere in hiring for New York City roles, Local Law 144 requires an annual independent bias audit and public disclosure. It is already being enforced.
Japan's AI Promotion Act (June 2025) is principle-based and carries no fines. That makes it easy to dismiss — and easy to underestimate, because government warnings and enterprise buyers do the enforcing.
Singapore published the world's first AI governance framework and backs it with free toolkits, an assurance sandbox, and testing tools. Low burden, strong market signal.
India's MeitY advisory can require government authorisation before releasing certain GenAI systems publicly, with a Digital India Bill and sector sandboxes following. Plan your launch timeline accordingly.
Canada's AI and Data Act was proposed but never enacted. That does not mean AI is unregulated there — PIPEDA and provincial privacy law apply right now.
Brazil's Senate-approved AI bill mirrors the EU's risk-based model but adds something the EU did not: strict liability. For smaller businesses, that changes the calculation.
Australia published voluntary AI adoption guidance in October 2025 built on six essential practices, with binding legislation recommended. Privacy Act reform is adding automated-decision transparency.
The UAE is among the most AI-friendly jurisdictions in the world — it appointed the first AI Minister. But if you operate in the DIFC free zone, an AI Licence is mandatory.
Saudi Arabia is investing over $100 billion in AI and has published SDAIA ethics principles. They are voluntary — but expectation is hardening, particularly in procurement.
Switzerland issues voluntary AI guidance under its National AI Strategy. But Swiss businesses selling into the EU are bound by the EU AI Act regardless — and most Swiss SMEs do.
Colorado SB 24-205 is the first comprehensive state AI law in the US. If your business uses AI in hiring, lending, housing, or other consequential decisions, the clock is ticking.
July 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 is rolling out in phases through 2027. This guide translates the risk tiers, deadlines, and SME duties into plain English.
June 3, 2026 · 2 min read
You don't need to wait for AI-specific laws to get fined for AI. GDPR already governs most of what businesses do with AI today — here are the rules that bite.
The UK has no single AI Act. Instead, existing regulators apply five cross-cutting principles. Here's how a small business navigates the pro-innovation approach.
South Korea's AI Basic Act took effect in January 2026 — the world's second comprehensive AI framework law. It reaches foreign companies serving Korean users.
China regulates generative AI through a layered framework of measures on algorithms, deep synthesis, and GenAI services. Here is what it means if you serve Chinese users.