Ethics

OpenAI has secured a landmark contract with the US Department of Defense while rival Anthropic faces federal scrutiny that could restrict its operations — a stark illustration of how diverging government strategies are reshaping America's leading AI companies.

The EU AI Act is now fully in force. Indian tech exporters selling AI products to European clients face new obligations around transparency, documentation, and human oversight — with fines up to €35 million.

MeitY's draft AI ethics framework lays out principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability — but critics note it is voluntary and lacks any enforcement mechanism.