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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Spain said it will continue advancing AI and social media regulation, including rules on high-risk AI systems, algorithm transparency, online harms, and protections for minors despite lobbying pressure from tech companies. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
A 2026 US survey found broad worker support for AI workplace protections, including human oversight, transparency, training requirements, and limits on AI monitoring. Labor unions were identified as the most trusted institution on AI harms. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Indonesia said its AI strategy will focus on three pillars: AI regulation and ethics, digital infrastructure expansion, and digital talent development, alongside plans to grow national data center capacity by 2029. #AIPolicy
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Indonesia pushes three pillars in AI policies: Ministry
The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs underscored that Indonesia has set three pillars in its artificial intelligence (AI) policies to ...
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Japan is considering new safeguards for generative AI services that summarize news content, including possible rules requiring AI operators to respect publishers’ copyright opt-out requests. #AIPolicy
asahi.com
Japan eyes rules to regulate AI summaries’ ‘free riding’ on news | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
The government is expected to consider new safeguards to prevent copyrighted works from being improperly used in generative artificial intelligence services that summarize online news articles and…
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
California launched the first statewide phase of Engaged California to collect public input on AI’s impact on work and the economy. The initiative includes public submissions, live deliberative forums, and a final policy report. #AIPolicy
gov.ca.gov
Governor Newsom launches Engaged California statewide for the first time to give all Californians a stronger voice in AI policy | Governor of California
Official website of the State of California
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Anthropic updated its Mythos cybersecurity program rules to allow partners to share AI-generated vulnerability findings, tools, and best practices with external organizations under responsible disclosure norms. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
South Africa appointed an expert panel to revise its national AI policy after withdrawing an earlier draft that contained fictitious and potentially AI-generated references. A revised version is expected for public comment in January 2027. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Pope Leo XIV released “Magnifica Humanitas,” calling for AI governance based on transparency, accountability, public oversight, worker protections, limits on military AI, and regulation of concentrated control over data and computing power. #AIPolicy
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Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)
ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [ Multimedia ] ___________________________
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-6-26 directing agencies to assess AI’s labor market impacts, review worker protections, expand workforce training, launch an AI employment dashboard, and study public-interest AI policies. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Upcoming AI/Tech Policy Events ▶AI Transparency Conference 2026 | Nuremberg, Germany | 5 - 6 June 2026 : coairesearch.org/aitc-2026/ ▶Vision Weekend United Kingdom 2026 | London, United Kingdom | 5 – 7 June 2026 : foresight.org/events/visio...
coairesearch.org
AITC — AI Transparency Conference
A non-profit research institute dedicated to ensuring AI systems remain aligned with human values and interests as they grow more capable.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
European tech CEOs from ASML, Airbus, Ericsson, Mistral AI, Nokia, SAP, and Siemens called on the EU to simplify AI regulations and strengthen industrial policy ahead of renewed talks on the AI Act. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
EU lawmakers reached a provisional agreement to amend the AI Act, delaying high-risk AI compliance deadlines, exempting some machinery systems, restoring high-risk system registration, and banning “nudifier” apps from December 2026. #AIPolicy
iapp.org
EU agrees to amend AI Act, clarifies overlap with machinery rules | IAPP
The European Parliament and Council of the European Union reached a provisional agreement to reform the AI Act, part of the Omnibus on AI simplification package. The agreement was reached in the…
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Trump delays his long-anticipated AI testing order, saying it could slow US leadership—pausing plans for a voluntary model review process amid debate over advanced systems like Mythos. #AIPolicy
thehill.com
Trump postpones long-awaited artificial intelligence order signing
President Trump has postponed the signing ceremony for his long-awaited executive order on a voluntary testing process for artificial intelligence models, saying he “didn’t like certain…
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
June roundup of AI/Tech Policy Fellowships: ▶The CHAI Research Fellowship : humancompatible.ai/jobs#postdoc... ▶The Navigators Incubator : coefficientgiving.org/funds/naviga... ▶Hardware Assurance Program : caish.org/hardware ▶The CBAI Research Fellowship : airtable.com/appKsGA6r3a4...
humancompatible.ai
Jobs – Center for Human-Compatible Artificial Intelligence
We seek to fill the following positions:
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Connecticut’s SB 5 proposes a broad AI framework—covering synthetic content labeling, AI safety for minors, workforce training, and regulatory sandboxes. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The US DOJ has backed xAI in its challenge to Colorado’s AI law—escalating tensions between federal and state approaches to AI regulation. #AIPolicy
theguardian.com
US justice department steps in on behalf of xAI in Colorado regulation case
Move creates conflict between state and administration as Trump seeks federal framework over states handling issue
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Australia’s ARC has set rules for generative AI in research grants—allowing limited use but banning AI-assisted evaluation and stressing human oversight. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Minnesota passed HF1606 banning AI “nudification” tools that generate realistic fake intimate imagery of identifiable people. Violations can trigger civil lawsuits and penalties up to $500,000 per offense. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
The Oscars will allow AI in films but prioritize human authorship, while expanding international film eligibility beyond country submissions. #AIPolicy
apnews.com
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
A Chinese court ruled companies can’t fire workers just because AI replaces their jobs—signaling a push to balance automation with labor protections. #AIPolicy
fortune.com
Chinese court rules firms can’t lay off workers on AI grounds | Fortune
The court decided that a tech firm in eastern China had illegally fired one of its workers after he refused to take a demotion when his job was automated by AI.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Colorado’s SB 26-189 updates rules for AI in high-stakes decisions, focusing on transparency, consumer rights, and clearer accountability. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Upcoming AI/Tech Policy Events ▶TAIS (Technical AI Safety Conference) 2026 | Oxford | 14 May 2026 : tais2026.cc ▶Workshop on Assurance and Verification of AI Development (AViD) | San Francisco | 17 May 2026 : www.far.ai/events/event...
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TAIS 2026
Registration for TAIS 2026 is now open! Click here to secure your spot on our Luma page \u2014 we'd love to see you there!
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The White House may allow agencies to bypass Anthropic’s AI risk designation—signaling a potential reset in tensions over AI safety and national security. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
South Africa withdrew its draft AI policy after discovering AI-generated fake sources—highlighting risks of unverified AI use in policymaking. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
A new US bill proposes federal standards for AI oversight, including transparency, risk assessments, and accountability in government use. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
May roundup of AI/Tech Policy Fellowships: ▶MAIA AI Safety Fundamentals Fellowship Application : airtable.com/appHwdJxaquL... ▶Arcadia Impact AI Governance Taskforce : www.arcadiaimpact.org/ai-governanc... ▶The Secure Program Synthesis Fellowship : apartresearch.com/fellowships/...
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
OpenAI has paused its UK “Stargate” data centre project, citing energy costs and regulatory uncertainty—highlighting challenges in scaling AI infrastructure. #AIPolicy
bbc.com
OpenAI pauses UK investment deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
A new policy blueprint proposes legal updates, reporting standards, and safety-by-design safeguards to address AI-enabled child exploitation risks. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
xAI has sued Colorado to block a new AI law targeting algorithmic discrimination, arguing it violates First Amendment protections. #AIPolicy
theguardian.com
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over new rules for artificial intelligence
Company claims law regulating AI systems, set to go into effect in June, infringes on its first amendment rights
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The UK is engaging Anthropic to expand its AI presence, as part of efforts to build domestic capacity and attract global AI investment. www.pymnts.com/cpi-posts/uk... #AIPolicy
pymnts.com
UK Courts Anthropic Amid Transatlantic Tensions Over AI Policy | PYMNTS.com
The UK government is stepping up efforts to attract US artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to expand its footprint in Britain, as officials
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Two New Orleans attorneys resigned after sanctions tied to AI-generated legal citations in a federal filing, prompting a new office policy on AI use. www.fox8live.com/2026/04/01/t... #AIPolicy
fox8live.com
Two New Orleans assistant city attorneys resign after using AI for federal court filing
City Attorney Charline Gipson announced a new AI policy for her office
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
OpenAI proposes a new industrial policy framework to manage the transition to advanced AI—focusing on shared prosperity, risk mitigation, and broad access to AI tools. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
China issued new AI ethics review measures requiring dual-track compliance with algorithm filing and ethical evaluation, including mandatory reviews for high-risk systems and ongoing monitoring. www.geopolitechs.org/p/china-issu... #AIPolicy
geopolitechs.org
China Issues New Rules on AI Ethics Review and Support
On April 3, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with nine other government agencies, jointly issued the Administrative Measures for the Ethical Review and Services…
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
A U.S. appeals court declined to block Pentagon restrictions on Anthropic in an ongoing dispute over AI use in military and surveillance contexts. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol... #AIPolicy
pbs.org
Appeals court decides against Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration
The ruling followed another judge's order that forced President Donald Trump's administration to remove a label tainting the company as a national security risk.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Upcoming AI/Tech Policy Events ▶Berkeley ControlConf 2026 | Berkeley, California | 18–19 April, 2026 : www.far.ai/events/event... ▶International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026 | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | 23 - 27 April : iclr.cc/Conferences/...
far.ai
Berkeley ControlConf 2026 | Events at FAR.AI
18–19 April, 2026. Berkeley, California. :
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Anthropic has launched AnthroPAC to back candidates aligned with its AI policy agenda—marking a shift toward direct political engagement by AI firms. #AIPolicy
techbuzz.ai
Anthropic launches PAC to shape AI policy ahead of midterms
AI startup forms AnthroPAC to back candidates supporting its policy agenda
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
South Africa’s draft AI policy lays out a full-stack approach to AI governance—combining risk-based regulation, new oversight bodies, and investments in infrastructure and skills. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
California’s Executive Order N-5-26 sets directives for AI procurement, public sector use, watermarking, and safeguards on privacy and civil liberties. www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/u... #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
April roundup of AI/Tech Policy Fellowships: ▶Astra Fellowship : constellation.org/programs/astra ▶2026 Dovetail Research Fellowship : dovetailresearch.org/jobs/07cca2d... ▶OpenAI Safety Fellowship : openai.com/index/introd...
constellation.org
Programs | Astra Fellowship
Astra is Constellation’s flagship fellowship. It brings exceptional people into the field, connecting them with leading mentors and research opportunities.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Washington’s HB 1170 requires watermarking or metadata for AI-generated content and mandates disclosure when users interact with AI systems. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Washington’s HB 2225 regulates AI companion chatbots with disclosure rules, protections for minors, and requirements to address self-harm risks. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
UK assessment examines how copyright policy options could shape AI development, licensing, and creative industries, with no final decision yet. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
GitHub will use Copilot user interaction data for AI training from April 24 unless users opt out, excluding Business and Enterprise accounts. #AIPolicy
github.blog
Updates to GitHub Copilot interaction data usage policy
From April 24 onward, interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users will be used to train and improve our AI models unless they opt out.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
A Dutch court ordered X and Grok to stop generating non-consensual sexual content, imposing €100,000 daily penalties and holding platforms responsible for AI-generated outputs under data protection law. #AIPolicy
techpolicy.press
Dutch Court Orders X, Grok to Stop AI-Generated Sexual Abuse Content
Dutch court bans Grok's nudify tool and hits xAI with €100,000-a-day fines in Europe's first binding injunction against an AI image generator.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
David Sacks is no longer White House AI and Crypto Advisor after his special government employee term expired and will serve as co-chair of PCAST advising on technology policy. #AIPolicy
theverge.com
David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar
Instead, he will move to a special tech advisory council to “make recommendations” to the Trump administration.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
UK report outlines four policy options for copyright and AI training data, highlighting trade-offs between access, control, and industry impact. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Wikipedia updated its guidelines to ban AI-generated article writing while allowing limited use for copyediting and translation under existing rules. #AIPolicy
theverge.com
Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles
Wikipedia is done with AI slop.
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Colorado AI Policy Work Group backed a framework requiring notice, explanation, data correction, and human review for AI-driven decisions affecting consumers. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
The White House appointed tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, and Larry Ellison to PCAST to advise on AI and technology policy. #AIPolicy
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Alisar Mustafa @alisarmustafa.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
European Parliament backed AI Act amendments delaying high-risk system rules, setting compliance deadlines, and proposing a ban on non-consensual image generation systems. #AIPolicy
europarl.europa.eu
Artificial Intelligence Act: delayed application, ban on nudifier apps | News | European Parliament
MEPs have agreed on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose clear application dates for high-risk system requirements and a ban on AI “nudifier” systems.
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