On January 17, 2025, days before the inauguration, former President Joe Biden issued an executive order titled Strengthening and Promoting Innovation in the Nation's Cybersecurity (EO 14144). Building on previous efforts,...more
1/22/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Executive Orders ,
Infrastructure ,
Internet of Things ,
National Security ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain
Following the publication of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or Act) on 12 July 2024, there are now a series of steps that various EU bodies need to take towards implementation. One of the first key...more
On 12 July 2024, the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or Act) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU), marking the final step in the AI Act’s legislative journey. Its publication...more
Welcome to the April-May edition of Akin Intelligence. This edition is a double header, covering both months as we prepare for the launch of our new AI Hub—a one-stop resource for AI coverage that will launch soon. Starting...more
6/14/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
CFTC ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Draft Guidance ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Know Your Customers ,
Machine Learning ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
National Science Foundation ,
NIST ,
OMB ,
Risk Management ,
UK ,
USPTO
In May, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued updated recommendations for security controls for controlled unclassified information (CUI) that is processed, stored or transmitted by nonfederal...more
Key Points - Colorado's new Al law creates new obligations for developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (Al) systems. Similar to the EU Al Act, the law is risk-based and defines a "high-risk" Al system as...more
6/3/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
Colorado ,
Compliance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Governance Standards ,
High Risk Sectors ,
New Legislation ,
Penalties ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Transparency
On May 21, 2024, the European Union finalized the adoption of the groundbreaking EU Artificial Intelligence Act, a comprehensive and sector-agnostic legislation that extends globally. This 420-page Act aims to regulate the...more
6/3/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Biometric Information ,
Code of Conduct ,
Compliance ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
New Legislation ,
OECD ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency ,
Voting Requirements
Key Points - Colorado’s new AI law creates new obligations for developers and deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Similar to the EU AI Act, the law is risk-based and defines a “high-risk” AI system as...more
5/28/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Colorado ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Documentation ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Transparency ,
Watershed
On 21 May 2024 the Council of the European Union (EU) announced the final approval of the landmark EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or Act). As previously highlighted (see our December 2023 alert), the AI Act is a first...more
5/24/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Collection ,
Enforcement ,
Ethics ,
EU ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Final Rules ,
Information Governance ,
OECD ,
Penalties ,
Risk Management ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Supply Chain ,
Transparency
On October 30, 2023, the Biden administration released a far-reaching executive order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The EO issues directives related to the use...more
12/4/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Executive Orders ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
NIST ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector