The AI Reg Brief

AI regulation in 3 minutes, twice a month. What changed, what to do, what's due — EU AI Act, US state AI laws, enforcement. Every claim links its primary source.

Businesses automating decisions about Californians must now complete risk assessments

Aug 13, 2026

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Businesses automating decisions about Californians must now complete risk assessments

California CCPA regulations on risk assessments took effect January 1, 2026. They bind businesses whose processing of personal information presents significant privacy risk.

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Frontier AI developers must now publish safety protocols in California

Aug 13, 2026

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Frontier AI developers must now publish safety protocols in California

California's Transparency in Frontier AI Act (SB 53) has applied since January 1, 2026. Frontier model developers above statutory thresholds must publish safety protocols and report critical incidents.

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Employers using AI in hiring, promotion, or discipline in Illinois must now disclose it

Aug 13, 2026

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Employers using AI in hiring, promotion, or discipline in Illinois must now disclose it

Illinois HB 3773 amendment to Human Rights Act. Effective January 1, 2026. Binds employers using AI in employment decisions.

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AI developers and deployers now face intent-based prohibitions in Texas

Aug 13, 2026

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AI developers and deployers now face intent-based prohibitions in Texas

Texas TRAIGA (HB 149) entered force January 1, 2026. Applies to any developer or deployer of AI systems doing business in Texas or serving Texas residents.

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Generative AI providers must now offer free detection tools in California

Aug 13, 2026

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Generative AI providers must now offer free detection tools in California

California SB 942 AI Transparency Act. Generative AI system providers with over 1M monthly California users. Now operative.

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EU AI Act Article 111: December 31, 2030 compliance deadline for legacy AI in large-scale systems

Aug 13, 2026

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EU AI Act Article 111: December 31, 2030 compliance deadline for legacy AI in large-scale systems

By December 31, 2030, operators of Annex X large-scale EU IT systems must bring pre-August 2027 AI components into compliance under EU AI Act Article 111.

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