AI oversight proposals target superintelligence and digital replicas

The UK Government has published an AI Risk Management Toolkit to support the design and operation of AI-enabled products, particularly in the public sector. Its guidance covers governance, transparency, fairness, security and other risks. Transparency obligations under Article 50 of the EU AI Act are now in force for providers and deployers.

In the US, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have proposed banning artificial superintelligence and pausing advanced AI development until a new federal regulator establishes safety rules and a review process. The proposal would require development plans and deployment approvals, although it is considered unlikely to pass in its current form. A separate UK proposal would require explicit consent for algorithmic digital twins and prohibit digital twinning of children.

The European Commission is consulting on potential copyright reforms covering AI training material, creator compensation, live-event piracy and scientific research. China’s Supreme People’s Court has issued guidance on AI disputes, addressing liability, intellectual property and digital evidence under existing laws. Responsibility would depend on factors including fault, contributions and preventative measures.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has applied to trademark her voice with the European Union Intellectual Property Office to counter AI deepfakes. The application remains under examination, and approval would not automatically prevent synthetic imitations. Emerging operational risks also include opaque agentic workflows, consumer wearables used in workplaces and litigation prompts that could be disclosable or waive privilege.