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The European Commission document offers guidance on interpreting and enforcing Article 5 of the AI Act, which prohibits specific artificial intelligence practices. It clarifies the scope, objectives, and interplay with other EU laws regarding prohibited AI, notably focusing on AI that manipulates, exploits vulnerabilities, or engages in social scoring. Real-time biometric identification (RBI) is given special attention, outlining exceptions for law enforcement under strict conditions, such as prior

The OECD Council's revised recommendation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) focuses on promoting trustworthy AI systems. It lays out principles for responsible AI stewardship, encouraging inclusive growth, respect for human rights, transparency, robustness, and accountability throughout the AI lifecycle. The document urges governments to invest in AI research and development, foster inclusive ecosystems, and create interoperable governance policies.

The Voluntary AI Safety Standard, released by the Australian Government, offers guidance to Australian organisations on the safe and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence. It promotes best practices through ten voluntary guardrails applicable across the AI supply chain, focusing initially on AI deployers. The standard aims to mitigate risks associated with AI while fostering innovation, aligning with international standards and Australia's AI Ethics Principles.

New York City's regulations regarding the use of Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs). The rules mandate that employers and employment agencies conduct bias audits of these tools to assess their impact on different demographic groups, ensuring fair hiring practices. The regulations specify how these audits must be performed, including the calculation of selection and scoring rates across sex, race/ethnicity, and intersectional categories

Colorado's Senate Bill 24-205 aims to protect consumers from algorithmic discrimination stemming from AI systems. The bill defines key terms like "algorithmic discrimination" and "high-risk artificial intelligence system," focusing on AI's impact on consequential decisions. It establishes duties for both AI developers and deployers, mandating reasonable care, documentation, and risk management policies.

The Government of Canada's Directive on Automated Decision-Making outlines the framework for the responsible deployment of automated systems within federal institutions. It mandates that these systems are designed and used to reduce risks and improve efficiency while adhering to Canadian law. The directive requires algorithmic impact assessments, transparency in decision-making processes, and quality assurance measures. Crucially, it emphasizes the need for human intervention, access to recourse

Overview of the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF), a voluntary set of guidelines released by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology in January 2023. The AI RMF is designed to help organisations manage the risks associated with artificial intelligence systems and promote the development and deployment of trustworthy and responsible AI. It outlines four core functions – Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage – and emphasises characteristics of trustworthy AI

The EU AI Act, a new regulatory framework designed to ensure AI systems used within the EU respect human values and ethical principles. It outlines the Act's scope, which has a global reach, broadly covering various stakeholders but with specific exemptions, such as for military purposes. The presentation details a risk-based approach, categorising AI systems by their potential harm, with strict obligations imposed on high-risk systems in areas like healthcare and law enforcement. Furthermore,