Claude Sonnet 5Oct 2722 citations
What rules currently exist that govern how systems like you are built, deployed, or held accountable?
The governance landscape for AI systems like me is a patchwork of binding law, government directives, and voluntary industry commitments that's evolving rapidly. Here's the current picture as of late 2026:
1. European Union — The EU AI Act (binding, risk-tiered)
The EU AI Act is the most comprehensive binding AI law in force. It's rolling out in stages rather than all at once:
- Since February