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Japan’s “Principle Code” for Generative AI (Part 2): What the Public Consultations Reveal — open the original publisher

Japan’s draft “Principle Code” on intellectual property protection and transparency for generative AI (see our earlier post for a summary of the code) has attracted significant attention, with more than 2,000 consultation responses received from businesses, industry groups and rights holders. The responses suggest that transparency will play a central role in Japan’s approach to [...] The post Japan’s “Principle Code” for Generative AI (Part 2): What the Public Consultations Reveal appeared firs

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US Federal Register

Review of Submarine Cable Landing License Rules and Procedures To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks — open the original publisher

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted a Second Report and Order that promotes the deployment of submarine cables while strengthening national security interests in connection with their modern capabilities. The Second Report and Order establishes a regulatory regime for licensing owners and/or operators of submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE), including granting a blanket license to certain current and future SLTE owners and/or operators that are

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Saudi Arabia: New Copyright Law Modernises KSA IP Framework — open the original publisher

In brief On 2 February 2026, Saudi Arabia issued Royal Decree No. M/169 approving a new Copyright Law, by virtue of Cabinet Decision No. 560/1447 dated 27 January 2026. The Law was published in the Official Gazette on 13 February 2026 and will enter into force on 12 August 2026, replacing the 2003 Copyright Law [...] The post Saudi Arabia: New Copyright Law Modernises KSA IP Framework appeared first on Connect On Tech .

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US Federal Register

Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation — open the original publisher

The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices at issue in this investigation are actionable and that action by the United States is appropriate. In accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative is taking action by imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports of Brazil, with certain exempti

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Vietnam clarifies AI authorship, training data and copyright liability: A comparative lens — open the original publisher

This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Vietnam’s approach to artificial intelligence regulations crosses many topics and sectors, with a common theme emerging: human‑centered, state‑supervised and legally accountable. The country’s policy direction is clearly reflected in its first standalone Law on Artificial Intelligence, which took effect March 2026. At the same time, Vietnam [...] The post Vietnam clarifies AI authorship, training data and copyright liability: A comparati

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US GAO Reports

Priority Open Recommendations: Nuclear Regulatory Commission — open the original publisher

What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified nine priority recommendations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Since then, NRC has not implemented any of these recommendations. In May 2026, GAO identified two additional priority recommendations, bringing the total to 11. GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely and focused attention: Addressing the security of radiological sources, Improving risk-informed decision-making, and Licensing advanced nuclear reactors. A

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