Alisar Mustafa
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Author of the AI Policy Newsletter.
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Pharmaceutical companies are turning to AI to speed up clinical trials and regulatory submissions—cutting weeks from site selection, enrollment, and documentation—while broader impacts on drug discovery itself may take longer to materialize. #AIPolicy
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Pharmaceutical companies are turning to AI to speed up clinical trials and regulatory submissions—cutting weeks from site selection, enrollment, and documentation—while broader impacts on drug discovery itself may take longer to materialize. #AIPolicy
China wants to lead the global AI race — but on its own terms. Beijing is pushing companies to innovate fast while enforcing tight rules on content control, data use, and “humanlike” AI, including companion chatbots. Innovation, guided by the state. #AIPolicy
Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I.
Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
China wants to lead the global AI race — but on its own terms. Beijing is pushing companies to innovate fast while enforcing tight rules on content control, data use, and “humanlike” AI, including companion chatbots. Innovation, guided by the state. #AIPolicy
U.S. labor leaders called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to support stronger AI regulations for workplaces, linking future political backing to measures on hiring, layoffs, oversight, and surveillance. #AIPolicy
Labor leaders blast Gavin Newsom over AI, demand more regulation
A half-dozen AFL-CIO leaders demanded Newsom support measures to protect workers from AI ahead of his likely 2028 presidential campaign.
www.politico.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
U.S. labor leaders called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to support stronger AI regulations for workplaces, linking future political backing to measures on hiring, layoffs, oversight, and surveillance. #AIPolicy
▶Technical AI Governance (TAIG) DPhil Studentships : aigi.ox.ac.uk/technical-ai...
Technical AI Governance Programme - Oxford Martin AIGI
AI governance requires not only thoughtful policy design but also deep technical understanding. Yet, training and research at this intersection have been chronically underdeveloped. Our programme…
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
▶Technical AI Governance (TAIG) DPhil Studentships : aigi.ox.ac.uk/technical-ai...
▶FIG Fellowship with Yoshua Bengio : futureimpact.group/fellowship-y...
▶Student Researcher Program Google DeepMind: deepmind.google/student-rese...
▶The DC Summer Fellowship : www.governance.ai/post/dc-summ...
▶ILINA Junior Research Fellowship : www.ilinaprogram.org/jrf
▶Student Researcher Program Google DeepMind: deepmind.google/student-rese...
▶The DC Summer Fellowship : www.governance.ai/post/dc-summ...
▶ILINA Junior Research Fellowship : www.ilinaprogram.org/jrf
FIG Fellowship with Yoshua Bengio — Future Impact Group
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February 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
▶FIG Fellowship with Yoshua Bengio : futureimpact.group/fellowship-y...
▶Student Researcher Program Google DeepMind: deepmind.google/student-rese...
▶The DC Summer Fellowship : www.governance.ai/post/dc-summ...
▶ILINA Junior Research Fellowship : www.ilinaprogram.org/jrf
▶Student Researcher Program Google DeepMind: deepmind.google/student-rese...
▶The DC Summer Fellowship : www.governance.ai/post/dc-summ...
▶ILINA Junior Research Fellowship : www.ilinaprogram.org/jrf
February roundup of AI/Tech Policy Fellowships:
▶ Anthropic AI Safety Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ Anthropic AI Security Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ LASST Summer Fellowship : lasst.org/2026/01/19/l...
▶ Anthropic AI Safety Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ Anthropic AI Security Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ LASST Summer Fellowship : lasst.org/2026/01/19/l...
Anthropic AI Safety Fellow
London, UK; Ontario, CA; Remote-Friendly, United States; San Francisco, CA
job-boards.greenhouse.io
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
February roundup of AI/Tech Policy Fellowships:
▶ Anthropic AI Safety Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ Anthropic AI Security Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ LASST Summer Fellowship : lasst.org/2026/01/19/l...
▶ Anthropic AI Safety Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ Anthropic AI Security Fellow : job-boards.greenhouse.io/anthropic/jo...
▶ LASST Summer Fellowship : lasst.org/2026/01/19/l...
Florida’s Senate has advanced an “AI Bill of Rights,” covering parental control over children’s AI use, transparency when interacting with chatbots, AI political ad disclosures, and bans on state contracts with AI firms linked to China or Russia. #AIPolicy
Florida Senate backs "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights" amid tech group's opposition, Trump's AI push
Amid opposition from a tech-industry group and a push by President Donald Trump for nationwide regulations, a proposed state "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights" started moving forward…
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Florida’s Senate has advanced an “AI Bill of Rights,” covering parental control over children’s AI use, transparency when interacting with chatbots, AI political ad disclosures, and bans on state contracts with AI firms linked to China or Russia. #AIPolicy
Oklahoma lawmakers introduced HB 3545 to limit how state agencies use AI, banning certain practices, requiring human review of key decisions, and mandating disclosure and annual reporting on AI systems. #AIPolicy
www.oklegislature.gov
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Oklahoma lawmakers introduced HB 3545 to limit how state agencies use AI, banning certain practices, requiring human review of key decisions, and mandating disclosure and annual reporting on AI systems. #AIPolicy
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called for AI regulation at the World Economic Forum, referencing reported cases linking AI systems to suicide and raising questions about liability protections under U.S. law. #AIPolicy
Salesforce's Benioff calls for AI regulation, says models have become 'suicide coaches'
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff described AI models as "suicide coaches" at the World Economic Forum's flagship conference Tuesday.
www.cnbc.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called for AI regulation at the World Economic Forum, referencing reported cases linking AI systems to suicide and raising questions about liability protections under U.S. law. #AIPolicy
UK lawmakers called on the FCA and Bank of England to run AI-specific stress tests and issue guidance on how financial regulations apply to AI, citing consumer protection and market stability risks. #AIPolicy
www.reuters.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
UK lawmakers called on the FCA and Bank of England to run AI-specific stress tests and issue guidance on how financial regulations apply to AI, citing consumer protection and market stability risks. #AIPolicy
EPA finalized a Clean Air Act rule stating that gas turbines at data centers, including portable units, are stationary sources that require air permits, amid scrutiny of xAI’s turbine use in Tennessee and Mississippi. #AIPolicy
EPA pokes Musk over using unpermitted turbines for AI
A new rule weighs in on the use of turbines at data centers like xAI’s Memphis-area facilities.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
EPA finalized a Clean Air Act rule stating that gas turbines at data centers, including portable units, are stationary sources that require air permits, amid scrutiny of xAI’s turbine use in Tennessee and Mississippi. #AIPolicy
Oklahoma lawmakers introduced HB 3546 to prohibit legal personhood for AI systems and certain nonhuman or inanimate entities, while preserving the status of existing legal entities. legiscan.com/OK/text/HB35... #AIPolicy
legiscan.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Oklahoma lawmakers introduced HB 3546 to prohibit legal personhood for AI systems and certain nonhuman or inanimate entities, while preserving the status of existing legal entities. legiscan.com/OK/text/HB35... #AIPolicy
UAE officials outlined an AI governance approach at the World Economic Forum, citing extensive law updates, human accountability requirements, and plans to develop a shareable AI model to support legislative processes. #AIPolicy
UAE outlines approach to AI governance amid regulation debate at World Economic Forum
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www.arabnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
UAE officials outlined an AI governance approach at the World Economic Forum, citing extensive law updates, human accountability requirements, and plans to develop a shareable AI model to support legislative processes. #AIPolicy
Eightfold AI was sued in California under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, with plaintiffs alleging the company helped employers score job applicants without notice or the ability to dispute AI-generated reports. #AIPolicy
www.reuters.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Eightfold AI was sued in California under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, with plaintiffs alleging the company helped employers score job applicants without notice or the ability to dispute AI-generated reports. #AIPolicy
▶India - AI Impact Summit 2026 | New Delhi, India | February 16 - 20 2026 : impact.indiaai.gov.in
▶Cybersecurity Summit : Implications of AI | Virtual | February 24 2026 : ismg.events/summit/impli...
▶IASEAI | Paris, France | February 24–26 2026 : www.iaseai.org/our-programs...
India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is a flagship global gathering hosted by the Government of India under the IndiaAI Mission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & Information…
impact.indiaai.gov.in
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
▶India - AI Impact Summit 2026 | New Delhi, India | February 16 - 20 2026 : impact.indiaai.gov.in
▶Cybersecurity Summit : Implications of AI | Virtual | February 24 2026 : ismg.events/summit/impli...
▶IASEAI | Paris, France | February 24–26 2026 : www.iaseai.org/our-programs...
▶International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Human Rights (ICAIEHR-26) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Feb 6 - 7, 2026 : iser.org.in/conf/index.p...
▶The ETSI AI and Data Conference 2026 | France | 9-11 February 2026 : www.etsi.org/events/2591-...
▶The ETSI AI and Data Conference 2026 | France | 9-11 February 2026 : www.etsi.org/events/2591-...
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Human Rights | International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Human Rights (ICAIEHR-26)
ISER is delighted to welcome you to the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Human Rights (ICAIEHR-26) at Abu Dhabi, UAE on 6th - 7th February 2026, . This event will…
iser.org.in
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
▶International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Human Rights (ICAIEHR-26) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Feb 6 - 7, 2026 : iser.org.in/conf/index.p...
▶The ETSI AI and Data Conference 2026 | France | 9-11 February 2026 : www.etsi.org/events/2591-...
▶The ETSI AI and Data Conference 2026 | France | 9-11 February 2026 : www.etsi.org/events/2591-...
▶The Technical AI Governance Challenge | Virtual | January 30 – Feb 1 2026 : apartresearch.com/sprints/the-...
▶CISCO AI Summit | Virtual | February 3 2026 : www.ciscoaisummit.com/ai-virtual-s...
▶AI & Big Data Expo Global | London, Great Britain | February 4–5, 2026 : www.ai-expo.net/global/
▶CISCO AI Summit | Virtual | February 3 2026 : www.ciscoaisummit.com/ai-virtual-s...
▶AI & Big Data Expo Global | London, Great Britain | February 4–5, 2026 : www.ai-expo.net/global/
The Technical AI Governance Challenge | Apart Research
Apart Research is an independent research organization focusing on AI safety. We accelerate AI safety research through mentorship,
collaborations, and research sprints
apartresearch.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
▶The Technical AI Governance Challenge | Virtual | January 30 – Feb 1 2026 : apartresearch.com/sprints/the-...
▶CISCO AI Summit | Virtual | February 3 2026 : www.ciscoaisummit.com/ai-virtual-s...
▶AI & Big Data Expo Global | London, Great Britain | February 4–5, 2026 : www.ai-expo.net/global/
▶CISCO AI Summit | Virtual | February 3 2026 : www.ciscoaisummit.com/ai-virtual-s...
▶AI & Big Data Expo Global | London, Great Britain | February 4–5, 2026 : www.ai-expo.net/global/
Upcoming AI/Tech Policy Events
▶How Training Data Shapes AI Values - Alignment Pretraining | Virtual | January 28, 2026 : luma.com/alignment-pr...
▶Benchmarking Beyond Borders: Making AI Testing Truly Global | Virtual | January 29, 2026 : cdt.org/event/benchm...
▶How Training Data Shapes AI Values - Alignment Pretraining | Virtual | January 28, 2026 : luma.com/alignment-pr...
▶Benchmarking Beyond Borders: Making AI Testing Truly Global | Virtual | January 29, 2026 : cdt.org/event/benchm...
How Training Data Shapes AI Values - Alignment Pretraining · Zoom · Luma
What if the stories we tell about AI are shaping how AI actually behaves? In this talk, Kyle O'Brien will present findings from their new paper on alignment…
luma.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Upcoming AI/Tech Policy Events
▶How Training Data Shapes AI Values - Alignment Pretraining | Virtual | January 28, 2026 : luma.com/alignment-pr...
▶Benchmarking Beyond Borders: Making AI Testing Truly Global | Virtual | January 29, 2026 : cdt.org/event/benchm...
▶How Training Data Shapes AI Values - Alignment Pretraining | Virtual | January 28, 2026 : luma.com/alignment-pr...
▶Benchmarking Beyond Borders: Making AI Testing Truly Global | Virtual | January 29, 2026 : cdt.org/event/benchm...
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announced a $50 million pilot to deploy AI tools across 1,000 African primary healthcare clinics, starting in Rwanda, with plans to expand to Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria. #AIPolicy
Gates And OpenAI Team Up To Pilot AI Solutions To African Healthcare Problems - Health Policy Watch
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announced a $50 million “pilot” on Wednesday to “advance AI capabilities for health” in Africa. Horizon 1000 promises
healthpolicy-watch.news
January 27, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announced a $50 million pilot to deploy AI tools across 1,000 African primary healthcare clinics, starting in Rwanda, with plans to expand to Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria. #AIPolicy
South Korea enacted the AI Basic Act, requiring human oversight for high-impact AI and labelling of certain AI-generated content, with enforcement beginning after a grace period of at least one year. #AIPolicy
www.reuters.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
South Korea enacted the AI Basic Act, requiring human oversight for high-impact AI and labelling of certain AI-generated content, with enforcement beginning after a grace period of at least one year. #AIPolicy
Oklahoma lawmakers introduced HB 3544 to restrict AI chatbots with human-like or companion features from being used by minors, require age verification, and establish civil penalties for violations. #AIPolicy
legiscan.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Oklahoma lawmakers introduced HB 3544 to restrict AI chatbots with human-like or companion features from being used by minors, require age verification, and establish civil penalties for violations. #AIPolicy
▶AISA Technical AI Safety : buaisa.org/technical-fe...
▶UN Artificial intelligence Intern : careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
▶UN Artificial intelligence Intern : careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
Boston University AI Safety Policy Fellowship | Boston University AI Safety & Alignment
Join BU's AI Safety Policy Fellowship to engage deeply with AI risk research and contribute to shaping safe AI governance.
buaisa.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
▶AISA Technical AI Safety : buaisa.org/technical-fe...
▶UN Artificial intelligence Intern : careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
▶UN Artificial intelligence Intern : careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
January roundup of AI/Tech Policy Fellowships:
▶Impact First Research Fellowship: www.impactfirst.org.uk/research-fel...
▶Meridian Visiting Researcher Programme: www.meridiancambridge.org/visiting-res...
▶Interact Fellowship: joininteract.com
▶Impact First Research Fellowship: www.impactfirst.org.uk/research-fel...
▶Meridian Visiting Researcher Programme: www.meridiancambridge.org/visiting-res...
▶Interact Fellowship: joininteract.com
Impact First
Impact First is a non-profit based in London. We empower people to pursue high-impact careers tackling global challenges.
www.impactfirst.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
January roundup of AI/Tech Policy Fellowships:
▶Impact First Research Fellowship: www.impactfirst.org.uk/research-fel...
▶Meridian Visiting Researcher Programme: www.meridiancambridge.org/visiting-res...
▶Interact Fellowship: joininteract.com
▶Impact First Research Fellowship: www.impactfirst.org.uk/research-fel...
▶Meridian Visiting Researcher Programme: www.meridiancambridge.org/visiting-res...
▶Interact Fellowship: joininteract.com
Samsung has confirmed that its basic Galaxy AI features will remain free for users, following an update to the company’s Galaxy AI policy disclosures. #AIPolicy
Samsung clarifies Galaxy AI policy, confirms free basic features - Sammy Fans
Samsung has finally cleared up the confusion around Galaxy AI by confirming that its basic AI features will stay free for users forever
www.sammyfans.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Samsung has confirmed that its basic Galaxy AI features will remain free for users, following an update to the company’s Galaxy AI policy disclosures. #AIPolicy
Former OpenAI policy researcher Miles Brundage has launched AVERI, a nonprofit advocating for independent safety audits and standards for frontier AI models. #AIPolicy
Exclusive: Former OpenAI policy chief debuts new institute called AVERI, calls for independent AI safety audits | Fortune
OpenAI veteran Miles Brundage says top AI labs should have independent AI safety audits
fortune.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Former OpenAI policy researcher Miles Brundage has launched AVERI, a nonprofit advocating for independent safety audits and standards for frontier AI models. #AIPolicy