Mainland UAE has published an array of decrees and guidelines regarding regulation of AI, while the ADGM and DIFC free zones each rely on amendments to existing data protection laws to regulate AI.

Position paper informs Norwegian approach to AI, with sector-specific legislative amendments to regulate developments in AI.

Across jurisdictions and legal areas, including data protection, artificial intelligence, competition and intellectual property, new regulations create a shifting landscape

There is a tendency to think of data as generic, especially when it is vast, but the uniqueness of mineral data makes it the ultimate non-commodity, primed to take advantage of AI.

France actively participates in international efforts and proposes sector-specific laws.

M&A Explorer | Dealmaking makes a comeback as tech giants battle for dominance in artificial intelligence

South Korea's AI Act to act as a consolidated body of law governing AI once approved by the National Assembly.

In a time distinguished by significant shifts—from the surge in e-commerce to altered consumer behaviors and the growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values—brands face not just challenges but vast opportunities.

Switzerland's National AI Strategy sets out guidelines for the use of AI, and aims to finalize an AI regulatory proposal in 2025.

Singapore's AI frameworks guide AI ethical and governance principles, with existing sector-specific regulations addressing AI risks.

The UN's new draft resolution on AI encourages Member States to implement national regulatory and governance approaches for a global consensus on safe, secure and trustworthy AI systems.

The Council of Europe has adopted a new Convention on AI to safeguard human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in the digital space covering governance, accountability and risk assessment.

Draft laws and guidelines are under consideration in Taiwan, with sector-specific initiatives already in place.

National frameworks inform India’s approach to AI regulation, with sector-specific initiatives in finance and health sectors.

An update to this article was published in two parts by The Global Trade Law Journal, Vol. 1, No.

The mining & metals sector, long perceived by the broader markets as an old-fashioned heavy industry, is embracing technological innovation and new forms of partnership as it seeks to harness productivity growth and the energy transition.

The digital infrastructure sector's growth has been fueled by the hyperscalers in recent years. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and the metaverse is set to drive this "zeitgeist" sector to new heights.