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WHAT'S NEXT?: Improving standards are likely to be driven more by business and technological improvement than governments in the future. The latter will be under severe pressure to cut bureaucracy, speed policy making and improve their nation's productivity performance.

• [New] Regulatory implications are still evolving; the European Union is drafting AI laws that could impose strict rules on autonomous robots, while the U.S. lags in comprehensive legislation. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] California's proposed AI Accountability Act (expected 2025) will require companies using AI in hiring, lending, or insurance to conduct regular AI impact assessments. Law Office of Yoel Molina, P.A.
• [New] The National Institute of Standards and Technology released its AI Risk Management Framework, a voluntary guide businesses are increasingly expected to follow. Law Office of Yoel Molina, P.A.
• [New] DeepSeek's widespread diffusion, its bias potential, and inclusion within China's global infrastructure projects has significant implications for global AI governance arrangements and the nature of norms, standards, and protocols that may determine how AI is used. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] If DeepSeek becomes entrenched in critical sectors like finance, logistics, healthcare, and governance, China may control AI standards and protocols and gather economic intelligence in ways that might not align with the sovereign interests of individual states. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] The European Commission is reportedly considering delaying parts of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, under pressure from US businesses and the Trump administration, which has threatened tariffs over what it calls unfair tech rules. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] The long-term impact will likely be a more fragmented global AI ecosystem, potentially leading to divergent technological standards, reduced interoperability, and perhaps even different ethical frameworks for AI development in the East and West. FinancialContent
• [New] India has made several agreements to conduct bilateral trade in local currencies with countries like Russia, the UAE, and the Maldives to cut down on exchange risk. EconoWit
• [New] EU member states will vote on the remaining rules for implementing the Cross-Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism in mid-November in 2025. GMK.CENTER
• [New] The U.S. aims to lead not only in technological but also in moral-legal leadership, ensuring that future smart weapons serve security rather than become an uncontrollable threat. News feed at Inbox.lv
• [New] The EU's executive branch, the European Commission, plans to designate WhatsApp's open channels as a 'Very Large Online Platform' under the Digital Services Act, meaning it must meet high standards for content moderation and transparency. Nieman Lab
• [New] The Financial Action Task Force has issued a warning: many jurisdictions still lag in complying with its crypto standards, increasing the risk of illicit flows. AllNews3602
• [New] To provide organizations with a roadmap for defending against quantum threats, standards bodies, led by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, have been laying the groundwork for post-quantum cryptographic systems. F5, Inc.
• [New] Japan's self-imposed rules say that it can only act militarily under certain conditions, including an existential threat. Sino Daily
• [New] The commercial space firm CASIC Space Technology plans to conduct its first space tourism flight in 2027, with human flights beginning as early as 2028. / China The Economy
• [New] International expansion brings new training needs around region-specific regulatory standards (EU, US, APAC), data privacy norms, and increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats targeting connected products and health data. Talencio
• [New] Regulatory fragmentation creates incompatible standards across regions, limiting global retail opportunities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision are already working on cryptocurrency standards that will influence national regulatory approaches. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] MiCA creates harmonized rules for crypto-asset issuance, trading platforms, and custody services, with full implementation expected by 2025. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] An integrated strategy connecting energy, transport, and industrial policy will be key to ensuring that the UK does not merely adopt electric vehicles but also helps to define the global standards, technologies, and business models that underpin them. Innovation News Network
• [New] As jurisdictions finalize mandates, accelerated adoption of IFRS standards is expected in 2026-2027, reinforcing the global shift toward standardized sustainability disclosures. ISS-Corporate

Last updated: 20 November 2025