Asia-Pacific Regulations Keep Pace With Rapid Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Technology
Regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) is developing rapidly, with at least 16 jurisdictions having some form of AI guidance or regulation. Some countries are implementing AI-specific laws and regulation, while others take a more “soft” law approach in reliance on nonbinding principles and standards. While regulatory approaches in the region differ, policy drivers feature common principles including responsible use, data security, end-user protection, and human autonomy.
An Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Update for Indian Companies Doing Business in the United States and Europe
Pivotal shifts have occurred in global data privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity from executives facing more pressure to monitor their organizations’ cybersecurity operations, to an unprecedented wave of consumer data privacy laws and rapid advancements in AI technology use and deployment. Indian organizations should establish best practices to address these new (and emerging) laws, regulations, and frameworks.
FinCEN Seeks Input on Banks’ Collecting Partial Social Security Numbers for Customer Identification Programs
On March 28, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in consultation with the U.S. banking agencies and the National Credit Union Administration, issued a request for information (RFI) regarding the customer identification program (CIP) requirement for depository institutions (referred to herein as banks) to collect tax identification numbers (TINs).1 Comments are due by May 28, 2024.
The U.S. Plans to ‘Lead the Way’ on Global AI Policy
Policymakers around the world took significant steps toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023. Spurred by the launch of revolutionary large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT series of models, debates surrounding the benefits and risks of AI have been brought into the foreground of political thought. Indeed, over the past year, legislative forums, editorial pages, and social media platforms were dominated by AI discourse. And two global races have kicked into high gear: Who will develop and deploy the most cutting-edge, possibly risky AI models, and who will govern them? In this article, published by the Lawfare Institute in cooperation with Brookings, Sidley lawyers Alan Charles Raul and Alexandra Mushka suggest that “the United States intends to run ahead of the field on AI governance, analogous to U.S. leadership on cybersecurity rules and governance—and unlike the policy void on privacy that the federal government has allowed the EU to fill.”
UK Publishes Cyber Governance Code of Practice for Consultation
On 23 January 2024, the UK government published its draft Cyber Governance Code of Practice (the “Code”) to help directors and other senior leadership boost their organizations’ cyber resilience. The draft Code, which forms part of the UK’s wider £2.6bn National Cyber Strategy, was developed in conjunction with several industry experts and stakeholders – including the UK National Cyber Security Centre. The UK government is seeking views from organizations on the draft Code by 19 March 2024.
U.S. CFTC Seeks Public Input on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Commodity Markets and Simultaneously Warns of AI Scams
The staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment (the Request for Comment) on the risks and benefits associated with use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the commodity derivatives markets. According to the Request for Comment, the staff “recognizes that use of AI may lead to significant benefits in derivatives markets, but such use may also pose risks relating to market safety, customer protection, governance, data privacy, mitigation of bias, and cybersecurity, among other issues.”
Federal and State Regulators Fine Foreign Bank for Unauthorized Disclosure of Confidential Supervisory Information
On January 17, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) entered into a consent order with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC or the Bank), resolving a matter in which ICBC’s New York branch disclosed confidential supervisory information (CSI) without authorization. The order includes a civil monetary penalty of $30 million. Two days later, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve) entered into a consent cease-and-desist order with ICBC and its New York branch that includes a fine of approximately $2.4 million for the unauthorized disclosure of CSI. The Federal Reserve specifically noted that its action was taken in conjunction with the prior action of NYDFS.
Regulatory Update: National Association of Insurance Commissioners Fall 2023 National Meeting
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Fall 2023 National Meeting (Fall Meeting) from November 30 through December 4, 2023. This Sidley Update summarizes the highlights from this meeting in addition to interim meetings held in lieu of taking place during the Fall Meeting. Highlights include adoption of a new model bulletin addressing the use of artificial intelligence in the insurance industry, continued development of accounting principles and investment limitations related to certain types of bonds and structured securities, and continued discussion of considerations related to private equity ownership of insurers.
Trend Watch 2024: Hot Topics in California Regulation and Litigation
Join our 7th annual Trend Watch webinar to learn how tactical decision-making can help you conquer California’s challenging legal environment. Our focus areas will include:
- New developments in California privacy law
- Prop. 65 by the numbers
- Need-to-know environmental law changes
Latest Developments on AI in the EU: the Saga Continues
EU AI Act
Up until recently, political agreement on the final text of the EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act) was expected on 6 December 2023. However, latest developments indicated roadblocks in the negotiations due to three key discussion points – please see our previous blog post here. EU officials are reported to be meeting twice this week to discuss a compromise mandate on EU governments’ position on the text, in preparation of the political meeting on 6 December. (more…)
