The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a proposed rule—GSA Regulation 552.239‑7001—imposing stringent data safeguarding requirements on contractors using large language models (LLMs) with government data. The rule mandates strict ownership, automated “eyes‑off” controls, U.S. jurisdiction, incident reporting, and an “Unbiased AI Principles” framework, with public feedback due by August 3, 2026.
A new bipartisan draft—the Great American Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026—seeks to centralize AI regulation at the federal level by preempting state AI laws for three years, establishing a governance office, and mandating transparency and independent audits for frontier AI models.
On June 2, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order establishing a voluntary 30‑day pre‑release review for advanced AI models and directing the creation of an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to bolster national cyber defenses.
On May 7, 2026, the European Parliament and Council struck a provisional agreement under the “Digital Omnibus on AI” to streamline implementation of the EU AI Act. The deal delays enforcement of high‑risk AI rules, introduces new protections, and extends support for small and mid‑cap firms.
As of May 19, 2026, the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act’s notice‑and‑takedown requirement for non‑consensual intimate AI‑generated imagery is enforceable, marking the first U.S. federal AI content takedown mandate. Platforms must remove such content within 48 hours of notice, with no fair‑use exceptions.
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement to simplify the implementation of the EU AI Act, reducing compliance burdens and clarifying oversight responsibilities.
In a significant regulatory development, the European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement to simplify the EU AI Act, extending compliance deadlines for high‑risk systems and banning AI-generated non‑consensual intimate content.
The conservative watchdog Media Research Center (MRC) has released new findings alleging that major AI chatbots—including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude—exhibit a left-wing ideological bias, potentially suppressing conservative viewpoints and undermining trust in these systems.
On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity), calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and urging AI developers to prioritize the common good over profit.
In the past 48 hours, the European Union reached a provisional agreement to streamline its AI Act under the Omnibus VII package, while in the U.S., President Trump indefinitely postponed a planned executive order that would have required voluntary pre-release review of advanced AI models.