Global AI Regulations: Navigating the Next Frontier

The rapid rise of generative AI, exemplified by the launch of ChatGPT, has underscored the urgent need for evolving global AI regulations, with the EU leading the charge through its risk-based EU AI Act, which seeks to balance innovation with safety and transparency. This act, set to be enforced from 2025, categorizes AI systems by risk, imposing stringent requirements on high-risk applications to protect health, safety, and fundamental rights, while also defining new mandates for generative foundation models to ensure content disclosure and prevent illegal outputs. In contrast, the US and UK have adopted decentralized, non-binding approaches, with sector-specific regulations still under development, highlighting a global inconsistency in regulatory frameworks. Organizations must proactively assess AI use-cases against these emerging regulations, implement robust auditability and risk management frameworks, and foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation to ensure compliance and safety in AI deployment.