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in force
2027-01-01

United States of America: Act prohibiting sale of toys with companion chatbots enters into force

in force
2027-01-01

United States of America: Act on artificial intelligence companions enters into force

in force
2027-01-01

United States of America: Act on Health Care Services: Artificial Intelligence (AB 1979, Chapter 854 of the Statutes of 2026) enters into force

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processing consultation
2026-11-11

Republic of Korea: Fair Trade Commission closes consultation on Guidelines on Labelling and Advertising Related to Artificial Intelligence

under deliberation
2026-11-11

European Union: European Commission submitted Digital Fairness Act including user rights

adopted
2026-11-10

Albania [+ 56 other]: Signatories adopted Children First Declaration at Paris Peace Forum

under deliberation
2026-11-04

Republic of Korea: Bill wholly amending Act on Promotion of Development and Dissemination of Intelligent Robots including fair marketing and advertising requirements was introduced to National Assembly

adopted
2026-10-30

United Kingdom: Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum adopted joint statement on protecting people and businesses in an agentic economy

adopted
2026-10-28

United States of America: Governor of New York signed Bill prohibiting artificial intelligence companions from using features considered unsafe for minors (SB 9051B/AB 10379C) including an age verification requirement into law as Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2026

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