Tokyo, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - Brave new world: how countries are regulating AI

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2026-02-28

Since ChatGPT stunned the world three years ago with the powers of generative AI, countries have grappled with how to govern the rapidly developing technology. As Vietnam's artificial intelligence law goes into effect on Sunday, AFP takes a look at regulation efforts around the globe: - EU: first mover - The European Union is considered a trailblazer, having adopted in 2024 what it calls "the world's first comprehensive AI law" penalised with......

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