Global AI Regulations Roundup: Top Stories of May 2024

EU Jurisdiction

2. Italian Council of Ministers Approves Comprehensive AI Regulation Draft

Date: 6th May, 2024
Summary: The Italian Council of Ministers approved the AI-centric draft law. The proposed law will cover healthcare, work, public administration, justice, and intellectual property but exclude activities related to national security, cybersecurity, and defense. Based on principles such as transparency, security, data protection, and non-discrimination, it aims to prioritize human autonomy while mitigating any probability of harm to democracy or cybersecurity. Read more.

3. DSK Germany Issues Guidance On AI, LLMs, Data Protection & Other AI Applications

Date: 6th May, 2024
Summary:  The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) Issued guidance providing clarity on AI, LLMs, data protection, and other AI-related applications. The guidance targets deployers, developers, manufacturers, and providers of AI systems. The deployers are subject to extensive obligations which include ensuring the legality of the AI applications, training methods, and legal bases for the data processing. Additionally, they are also responsible for documentation, delegating each stakeholder’s responsibilities, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and ensuring accuracy and non-discrimination in any generated AI outputs. Read more.

Asia Jurisdiction

4. Bahrain Approves Law Regulating Use of AI Technologies

Date: 1st May, 2024
Summary: Bahrain’s Shura Council has unanimously approved a law aimed at regulating the use of AI technologies within the countries. A dedicated AI unit will likely be formed to enforce the proposed law. While a comprehensive text is yet to be approved, the new law is expected to contain provisions aimed at restricting the use of AI that may lead to tampering with biometric records and invasion of privacy, with fines ranging from BD1,000 ($2,653) to BD10,000 ($26,526). Furthermore, any use that leads to political and social unrest will be punishable with three years of imprisonment. Read more.

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