National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told CNBC that the private sector can solve AI development risks, while the government only observes and involves law enforcement. The statement came after Trump called concerns around AI a 'hoax'.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office seized the domains of 12 websites that distributed AI-generated pornography without consent; they featured videos of more than 1,200 people. District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the investigation is ongoing and arrests have not yet been decided.
The US-China tech conflict may extend beyond high-end chips: new FCC restrictions on optical connections could affect component supplies for AI infrastructure. Sanctions initially covered advanced semiconductors and manufacturing equipment.
Google requires Indian developers selling apps outside the country to complete KYC verification via BillDesk under RBI requirements. Those who began monetization before December 2025 must finish verification by March 15, 2027, or international sales will be suspended.
The US Senate is considering the Clarity Act to expand crypto regulation, needing 60 votes including at least seven Democrats. Bitcoin fell 1.05%, Coinbase dropped 4.49%, and Circle declined 5.05% amid uncertainty.
A senior British MP has called for parliamentary hearings on the work of the AI Security Institute (AISI). The move comes amid growing doubts that UK safeguards can keep pace with increasingly powerful AI technologies.
Live Rewind and Siri Recap on new Apple Watch models record conversations via microphones. Lawyers in California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington doubt Apple's protections (Secure Enclave, 15 seconds, deletion after processing) exempt the owner from all-party consent recording laws.
China's cybersecurity standardization committee (CSTC) published its annual AI security governance framework on September 14, flagging "recursive self-improvement" of models and calling for vigilance. This contrasts with the Chinese Foreign Ministry's criticism of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's calls to slow AI development.
India's Finance Ministry notified that banks and payment systems cannot charge direct or indirect fees on UPI payments and RuPay debit card transactions up to Rs 2,000. The rule applies to merchant payments, not person-to-person transfers; MDR may be introduced for some UPI payments in the future.
China's NMPA issued the world's first mandatory technical rules for AI-processed EEG data in medical neurointerfaces. The FDA and EU have no regulatory equivalent. Experts note the same neurodata falls under China's intelligence law requirements.
On September 14 Apple filed its main merits brief in its case against Epic Games at the US Supreme Court. The briefing schedule runs through December, oral arguments are unlikely before 2027, and the App Store commission on external links remains frozen at zero.
India's Central Consumer Protection Authority has launched a detailed investigation into Apple's software warranty terms following complaints about expensive iPhone repairs. The regulator notified Apple on July 29, and the company responded in August that its lack of software warranty aligns with global practice and that iOS 18 had no systemic issues.
Scottish Greens are initiating a vote in Holyrood to ban new hyperscale data centers of 50 MW and above until a national strategy is adopted. They estimate that 24 planned projects would consume 1.5 times more peak electricity than the entire country currently uses.
The Delhi High Court division bench ordered OpenAI to respond to ANI's plea for an interim injunction against using its content to train ChatGPT. The hearing is scheduled for December 5; Broadband India Forum seeks to join the case.
Former US President Barack Obama said on September 14 that the fate of AI should not be decided only by tech companies, and urged Washington to develop specific laws and rules on safety, impact on jobs, and children. He was supported by the heads of Anthropic and OpenAI, while Trump opposed regulation.
The UK government plans a world-first law requiring Apple and Google to block nude images on smartphones used by children under 18. A three-month deadline given to the companies in June expired, and the government deemed their measures insufficient. The requirements may also cover apps like Instagram and Snapchat.
Under a $200 billion US investment package, Korea and the US are preparing an agreement to build 8-10 large reactors. Seoul insists on a stake of at least 15% in Westinghouse and a board seat, while the US offers 5-10% without voting rights.
On September 14, IFPI introduced the Streaming Integrity Initiative, commitments for music distributors to verify content and combat streaming fraud. 27 companies and associations signed, including Sony, Universal, and Warner, but no Indian company joined.
US President Donald Trump criticized AI company leaders' calls to slow model development, saying AI only needs a "strong and smart president." Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei proposed audits and safety standards, backed by Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Satya Nadella. Experts see federal AI regulation as unlikely soon.
Accenture agreed to pay the US government $25 million to settle claims that its Accenture Federal Services unit considered race and gender in hiring and promotions since 2017. The company did not admit liability. Deloitte ($21.5 million) and IBM ($17 million) previously agreed to similar payments.
Norwegian authorities have opened an investigation into Telenor: PST suspects sanctions violations in the 2022 sale of its Myanmar unit, while Kripos is investigating complicity in crimes against humanity over data handed to the military regime. The company is cooperating, and a search is underway at its Oslo headquarters.
An analysis by Carisyou Data Lab found that of 229,311 Teslas in South Korea, only 47,458 (20.7%) have FSD available. The reason is that Chinese-built models do not pass Korean certification, while US-made cars benefit from a free trade agreement exemption.
India's regulator TRAI and operator Airtel proposed sharing data on fraudulent signals among telecom, messaging apps, and banks. Airtel analyzed over 1 trillion records and flagged 2.5 billion calls and 1.5 billion SMS as suspicious.
US President Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his talk at the All-In summit in Los Angeles and said AI threats are exaggerated. He called data centers the oil of the next 20-25 years and said the fears benefit politicians and China.
From September 16, pubs, bars, restaurants and shops in England and Wales can accept digital age verification via apps instead of driver's licenses or passports. Participation is voluntary, and services must be certified under the government's DVS scheme. The national Digital ID program was closed in July.
The European Commission will present the EU Kids Act on September 17, restricting access to social media, video platforms, online games, and AI chatbots for children under 15. For children under 13, accounts will be fully controlled by guardians; for ages 13–15, moderate parental controls and screen time limits apply.
Bloomberg reports that calls to slow AI development and voluntary agreements by industry leaders are raising antitrust questions for Anthropic and OpenAI. Meanwhile, China and the Trump administration take a different approach to regulation.
China has passed a new law tightening control over citizens' travel abroad, introducing exit bans and fines. The goal is to protect state secrets, advanced technologies and highly skilled personnel.
India's government will invest in approved chip startups under Semicon 2.0 on the same terms as venture funds. The Cabinet approved the program on July 15, 2026, with a budget of 1.27 trillion rupees; 12 manufacturing projects worth 1.64 trillion rupees were approved.
The FCC is considering a retroactive ban on foreign drones, including those already in use. Light show operator Skyworx said the ban would kill its business: its drones weigh under 1.4 kg and have no cameras, thermal imagers or LiDAR. According to PetaPixel, 98.6% of public consultation participants oppose the ban.
