Regulatory Updates

Tracking changes across the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and related governance frameworks. Updated as developments occur.

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1 Apr 2026

EU AI Act

EU AI Act โ€” General-Purpose AI Obligations Take Effect

High Impact

Obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models, including transparency requirements and copyright compliance, are now enforceable. Organisations deploying GPAI models must ensure documentation and model card availability.

Transparency & ExplainabilityLifecycle Management
Source: European Commission

15 Feb 2026

NIST AI RMF

NIST Releases Updated AI Risk Management Playbook

Medium Impact

NIST has published companion guidance for the AI RMF 1.0, providing detailed implementation examples and measurement approaches for the Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage functions.

Ethical Leadership & GovernanceSafety & Reliability
Source: NIST

20 Jan 2026

ISO/IEC 42001

ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Uptake Accelerates

Medium Impact

The number of organisations achieving ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI Management Systems has increased significantly, with accredited certification bodies now operating across 40+ countries.

Continuous ImprovementEthical Leadership & Governance
Source: ISO

10 Dec 2025

EU AI Act

Prohibited AI Practices โ€” Full Enforcement Begins

High Impact

The prohibition on unacceptable-risk AI systems (social scoring, real-time biometric identification in public spaces, emotion recognition in workplaces/schools) is now fully enforceable across all EU member states.

Equity & FairnessHuman Centricity & Agency
Source: European Commission

1 Nov 2025

OECD

OECD Updates AI Principles โ€” Risk-Based Approach Strengthened

Informational

The OECD has revised its AI Principles to strengthen the risk-based approach, adding specific guidance on foundation models, generative AI governance, and cross-border AI deployment.

Safety & ReliabilityTransparency & Explainability
Source: OECD

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