Compliance and Regulations Hong Kong PCPD warns against using Grok AI bot to create indecent images The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has published a statement expressing concern over the… byThe Legal WireJanuary 15, 2026
Compliance and Regulations China’s customs agents told Nvidia’s H200 chips are not permitted It is reported that, according to inside sources, Chinese customs authorities have told customs agents that Nvidia’s H200… byThe Legal WireJanuary 15, 2026
Compliance and Regulations Ofcom investigates Novi over alleged failure to implement effective age assurance measures and conduct children’s access assessments The UK Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched an investigation into Novi regarding its generative AI service, joi,… byThe Legal WireJanuary 15, 2026
Compliance and Regulations Canada Privacy Commissioner expands investigation into X following reports of AI-generated sexualized deepfake images The Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne, has expanded his investigation into X Corp, following reports that its… byThe Legal WireJanuary 15, 2026
Compliance and Regulations Saudi minister, senior US official discuss expanding AI partnership It is reported that Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Alswaha, met with US Undersecretary… byThe Legal WireJanuary 14, 2026
Compliance and Regulations US approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China, with conditions The US government through the Department of Commerce has published a regulation approving the export of Nvidia’s H200… byThe Legal WireJanuary 14, 2026
Compliance and Regulations Taiwan AI Basic Act comes into effect Taiwan President President Lai Ching-te has promulgated the Taiwan AI Basic Act which becomes effective from 14 January… byThe Legal WireJanuary 14, 2026
Compliance and Regulations Creator, copyright groups oppose ‘use first, pay later’ stance in government AI plan It is reported that a coalition of 16 South Korean creator and copyright organisations—representing diverse sectors such as… byThe Legal WireJanuary 14, 2026
Compliance and Regulations AI Minister to seek legal advice on Government response to Grok app It is reported that Niamh Smyth, Ireland’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, is seeking legal advice on… byThe Legal WireJanuary 14, 2026
Compliance and Regulations Australian Cyber Security Centre publishes guidance for small businesses on managing cybersecurity risks of AI The Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) has published guidance for small businesses aimed at… byThe Legal WireJanuary 14, 2026