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AI Global Regulations Atlas: Mapping the Law of Intelligence | Newsletter #42
06 Nov 2026
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We are entering an age in which artificial intelligence is advancing faster than the laws designed to govern it. AI agents are making decisions, autonomous systems are reshaping industries, and governments are racing to establish rules for technologies that operate across borders, economies and societies.
But there is a fundamental contradiction. AI is becoming global, while its governance remains fragmented.
Across 109 jurisdictions, more than 1,170 AI regulatory instruments are shaping how intelligence can be developed, deployed and controlled. From the European Union's AI Act to regulatory approaches in the United States, China and across Asia, businesses face an expanding network of legal obligations, competing standards and growing accountability requirements.
This brings us to an even deeper question, one explored by Stuart Russell in Human Compatible: what happens when intelligent machines become increasingly capable, but we cannot guarantee that their objectives remain aligned with human values?
Regulation alone cannot solve the problem of AI control. Equally, technical safeguards cannot replace the need for public accountability, international cooperation and human oversight. We need to understand how these two dimensions of AI governance can work together.
This is why, in this week's newsletter, I introduce our AI Global Regulations Atlas, alongside research into the laws, frameworks and principles shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
If AI has no borders, can humanity afford a future in which every country defines the rules of intelligence differently? And who will ultimately control the intelligence we are creating?
Editorial highlight
AI Global Regulations Atlas: Mapping the Law of Intelligence
How can businesses operate across borders when AI regulations differ from one country to another?
With 1,170 AI regulatory instruments mapped across 109 jurisdictions, the global approach to AI governance is becoming increasingly complex. In this white paper, Dinis Guarda examines the EU AI Act, regulatory frameworks across the US, China, Asia and other regions, alongside enforcement deadlines, compliance risks and penalties of up to 7% of global annual turnover. The article also introduces an interactive AI Global Regulations Atlas designed to help organisations understand their regulatory exposure and prepare for changing legal requirements.
Can the world develop a shared approach to AI governance, or will fragmented regulations continue to challenge global innovation?
→ Read the full article on Businessabc: https://businessabc.net/ai-global-regulations-atlas
Our Weekly Research
How to Use the AI Global Regulations Atlas: A Step-by-Step Guide
How can you find the AI regulations that apply to your business?
This practical guide walks readers through the AI Global Regulations Atlas, showing how to explore country-specific legislation, compare regulatory frameworks, identify compliance obligations and track enforcement deadlines. It also explains how to use the AI Exposure Check to assess regulatory requirements across different markets.
Discover how to turn complex AI legislation into clear, actionable insights.
→ Read the full guide on Businessabc: https://businessabc.net/how-to-use-the-ai-global-regulations-atlas-a-step-by-step-guide
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Special Highlight
As artificial intelligence advances, governments worldwide are introducing new laws, policies and governance frameworks to manage its development and use.
The AI Global Regulations Atlas, developed by Dinis Guarda and Businessabc, maps AI regulatory developments across 109 countries, providing a global perspective on how nations approach AI governance, compliance, innovation and responsible adoption.
Explore the atlas to understand how AI regulations differ across countries and what they mean for businesses, policymakers and technology leaders.
Explore the AI Global Regulations Atlas: https://businessabc.net/page/ai-global-regulations-atlas
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Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control by Stuart Russell
What happens when artificial intelligence becomes more powerful than humans, but its goals no longer align with ours?
In Human Compatible, AI researcher and UC Berkeley professor Stuart Russell explores how humanity can develop increasingly intelligent machines while maintaining human control and oversight.
Published in 2019, the book examines AI safety, autonomous systems and the risks of machines pursuing objectives without understanding human intentions.
Russell introduces three principles for beneficial AI, arguing that machines must remain uncertain about human preferences and learn from human behaviour to ensure their decisions serve humanity.
→ Read more about Stuart Russell: https://businessabc.net/wiki/stuart-russell
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Quote to think about it over and over again
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