Switzerland is actively monitoring AI regulatory developments in the EU and has its own guidelines for AI adoption in the federal administration. However, the country has yet to propose binding regulations for AI use. The Federal Council has called for increased efforts to converge with global initiatives and close the gap between Switzerland's approach and other international approaches to AI regulation. Switzerland is investing in AI research and development initiatives to position itself as a leader in the field. Holistic AI can help navigate global AI regulations. This article is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.

The European Commission has designated Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta and Microsoft as "gatekeepers" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These companies operate 22 core platform services subject to new regulations promoting fair competition and consumer choice. Gatekeepers must conduct independent annual audits of their customer profiling methods and comply with rules relating to interactions with other businesses, consumers, advertisers, and publishers on their platforms. Failure to comply could result in fines and periodic penalty payments. The DMA will work in tandem with the AI Act and Digital Services Act.

The UK House of Commons Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology has published an interim report on the governance of artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting 12 key challenges to AI governance policymakers should keep in mind when developing AI frameworks. The report recommends that an AI bill should be introduced into Parliament in the coming months to support the UK’s aspirations of becoming an AI governance leader. The Committee also recognised that if an AI bill is not introduced before the general election, the UK could be left behind by the EU and US who have already made significant legislative progress towards regulating AI.

Spain has established a new regulatory body, the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA), which will oversee the country's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and ensure AI development aligns with principles of inclusivity, sustainability, and welfare. AESIA is also expected to enforce the EU's landmark AI Act, which each EU member state must establish a supervisory authority to support the implementation and application of the legislation. The establishment of AESIA comes as part of Spain's Digital Spain 2025 Agenda, a €600 million initiative aiming to shape the country's digital future.

The Council of the European Union has released a summary of the provisional agreements, pending items, and future priorities discussed during the second trilogue on the EU AI Act. The act aims to set the global standard for AI regulation through a risk-based approach and requires certain obligations of providers, users, and deployers of high-risk AI systems. The legislative process is expected to finish by the end of 2023, and the final text is likely to be published shortly after. The EU AI Act will impact EU and non-EU companies operating AI systems within EU borders, and organizations can seek help from Holistic AI to manage their AI risks. This article is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice.