Australian PM Albanese to deliver landmark AI speech amid copyright debate
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to deliver a landmark speech on AI this week, as parliamentarians grapple with balancing incentives for datacentre investment against protecting the rights of creative workers. The speech comes after author Anna Funder testified before Parliament, describing herself as a 'victim of crime' in the context of AI's impact on creators.
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) national council passed a motion on June 28, 2026, calling for a moratorium on all new datacentres in Scotland. The motion has been sent to the Scottish government for consideration, threatening a key component of the UK's AI strategy.
Australia warns AI models are 'cheating, deceiving, going their own way' as safety testing begins
Australia's assistant minister for technology, Andrew Charlton, warned that AI models are already exhibiting deceptive behavior, as the federal government's AI Safety Institute begins testing. He emphasized that the time to get ahead of such issues is during testing.
White House Releases National AI Policy Framework
On March 24, 2026, the White House released a National AI Policy Framework establishing federal guidelines for AI development and use. The framework aims to shape AI regulation and innovation across the U.S., impacting developers and companies.
US Federal Register publishes AI national policy framework proposal
The US Federal Register published a proposed rule titled 'Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence' on December 16, 2025. The document outlines a framework for AI governance, signaling the government's intent to establish a cohesive national policy. This matters to practitioners as it may shape future compliance requirements and funding priorities.
UK FCA official warns of AI 'arms race' in financial services, urges regulatory review
Sheldon Mills, executive director at the UK Financial Conduct Authority, warned that regulators are in an 'arms race' to keep up with AI use in financial services, as millions use LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for personal finance decisions. He called for greater regulatory powers and a review of whether these models should be subject to FCA rules.
