Governments and organizations worldwide are racing to define ethical AI standards. From the EU’s strict AI Act to China’s content labeling rules and the U.S.’s deregulation shift under Trump, this report explores how different regions are addressing AI risks, transparency, and innovation through mandatory laws and voluntary frameworks.

Kai Tak Sports Park’s debut was marred by a mid-match spectator ejection, triggering public backlash. A government official’s “raising a child” analogy drew sharp criticism. AI weighs in: is it sound governance—or just a way to deflect blame for mismanagement?

On October 30, 2023, former President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14110 to regulate AI's rapid growth. The order set mandates for federal agencies, pushing for safe, innovative, and competitive AI development. While lauded by some as a step toward responsible governance, critics decried it as a roadblock to progress. This in-depth analysis explores its impact, reception, and ultimate fate.

As global concerns over AI security intensify, China’s AI sector faces heightened scrutiny over data privacy, surveillance, and geopolitical influence. While Beijing defends its AI governance, nations worldwide are tightening regulations, restricting Chinese firms, and investing in domestic AI development. Amid restrictions, China is forging AI partnerships in Africa and Southeast Asia to expand its global influence.

At the Paris AI Action Summit, the US and UK refused to sign a global AI governance declaration, citing concerns over excessive regulation and national security risks. While 60 nations backed the agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need for international cooperation to ensure fair and inclusive AI development.

The Biden administration prioritized science and technology, focusing on AI governance, semiconductor manufacturing, and federal R&D funding. Key initiatives like the CHIPS Act and Executive Order 14110 enhanced U.S. innovation and competitiveness, laying the groundwork for responsible tech development and global leadership.

Discover the UK's proactive steps in AI governance, from new safety laws and the Regulatory Innovation Office to the inauguration of the National Quantum Computing Centre. Learn how these developments aim to balance innovation with ethical responsibility.

The 7th Paris Peace Forum 2024 convened at Paris’s historic Palais de Chaillot, uniting global leaders and decision-makers to tackle pressing challenges such as geopolitical tensions, climate change, and digital governance. In a world increasingly influenced by Donald Trump’s re-election, the Forum highlighted the importance of multilateral cooperation and showcased innovative civil society projects aimed at building a sustainable and functional global order.