Japan Passes Landmark AI Law: A New Governance Model for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
On May 28, 2025, Japan enacted its first national AI legislation, the AI Promotion Act; introducing a pioneering governance model that prioritizes structured collaboration, public transparency, and adaptive policy-making over traditional enforcement mechanisms. Find out more about the Japanese approach to AI governance in this article, and what makes it different.
The New ISO standard for AI Impact Assessment: ISO/IEC 42005 Published in May 2025
Released in May 2025, ISO/IEC 42005 is the newest European AI standard focused on real-world fundamental rights impact assessment. Paired with ISO 42001, it marks a major shift in global AI governance. ART25 Consulting helps you take the lead.
The Take It Down Act: U.S. Federal Law Addressing Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery and AI-Generated Deepfakes
Enacted on May 19, 2025, the Take It Down Act criminalizes non-consensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, and requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. It introduces “digital forgery” as a legal term and imposes strict compliance and penalties.
How to Operationalize Human Oversight in HR: Key Steps for AI Governance and Privacy
Meaningful human oversight is a legal obligation under the EU AI Act for high-risk AI systems, requiring active, informed intervention by individuals with the authority and in-depth understanding of AI systems (AI literacy) to override decisions and identify compliance risks. This article explores how oversight must function in practice and how it intersects with automated decision-making under GDPR Article 22.
The EU AI Act: World’s first comprehensive AI Law as of August 2024
Gain insight into the AI Act’s objectives and requirements, and learn how to navigate AI regulation, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential legal risks for businesses.