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Live from the edge knowledge graph · last record update Aug 9, 2026

AI Governance World Index 2026

Forty-five indicators measure regulation, safety, transparency, public strategy, adoption, privacy, research, investment and responsible-AI policy.

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  1. EU AI Omnibus enters into force

    The AI Omnibus amended the EU AI Act implementation framework.

  2. Republic of Korea AI Basic Act enters into force

    The Act and Enforcement Decree took effect.

  3. California SB 53 becomes effective

    The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act became effective.

  4. EU AI Act GPAI obligations apply

    Governance rules and obligations for general-purpose AI models began applying.

  5. EU AI Act prohibited-practice rules apply

    The first group of AI Act rules began applying.

  6. NHTSA issues Cruise crash-reporting consent order

    NHTSA announced a consent order with monetary and non-monetary requirements addressing incomplete ADS crash reports.

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