Ctrl+AI+Reg - 15 June 2026
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AI Regulation Updates
In this issue:
Updates from European Union (x3), UK, US (x3), Brazil, Germany, Canada (x3), South Korea, China (x3), Japan, Singapore, Indonesia (x2), Australia, Turkey (x2), UAE.
Reflection on the suspension of Fable / Mythos.
Weekly Trend Analysis (for paid subscribers).
See fuller updates in the ‘Global Updates’ tab in the Global AI Regulation Tracker (English version | Chinese version)
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Global
🇬🇧 🇺🇸 [14 June 2026] UK Prime Minister Starmer seeks UK carve-out from Trump’s export control ban on Anthropic Fable and Mythos models: It is reported that the UK Government has initiated lobbying efforts led by Sir Keir Starmer to persuade the Trump administration to permit British access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models, specifically the Mythos 5 and Fable 5, following a recent ban imposed by the US Department of Commerce that restricts foreign nationals from utilizing these technologies.
🇪🇺 🇧🇷 [12 June 2026] EU and Brazil sign digital partnership on AI and data governance: The Government of Brazil and the European Union have formalized the Brazil-EU Digital Partnership in Brasília, marking a strategic advancement in bilateral cooperation on digital transformation, technological innovation, and digital governance.
Europe
🇪🇺 [10 June 2026] European Commission published draft Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content: The European Commission has published the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content to assist providers and deployers of generative AI systems in meeting the transparency requirements of the AI Act.
🇩🇪 [10 June 2026] German Digital Committee approves AI Market Surveillance and Innovation Promotion Act: The Digital Committee of the German Bundestag has approved the AI Market Surveillance and Innovation Promotion Act (21/4594), aligning national law with the EU AI Act, effective since August 2024. The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) is designated as the primary market surveillance authority, responsible for ensuring compliance with the AI Regulation, unless other specialized agencies are assigned. BNetzA will establish a coordination and competence center, an independent AI market surveillance chamber for high-risk AI systems, and serve as the central contact and complaint office.
🇪🇺 [9 June 2026] European Commission orders Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for rival AI assistants during antitrust investigation: The European Commission has imposed interim measures requiring Meta to reinstate and maintain free access to the WhatsApp Business API for competing general-purpose AI assistants.
Americas
🇺🇸 [12 June 2026] US bank regulators increase scrutiny of AI use at financial companies: It is reported that US bank regulators have intensified scrutiny of AI use at financial companies, focusing on compliance with existing regulations and the potential risks associated with AI technologies. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are collaborating to assess how banks are implementing AI systems, particularly in areas such as risk management, consumer protection, and fair lending practices.
🇺🇸 [12 June 2026] Anthropic disables advanced AI models following US export restrictions: In its statement, Anthropic announced that it had received an export control directive from the US government to suspend all access to AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5 by any foreign national, including foreign national employees of Anthropic, citing national security concerns without providing specific details.
🇨🇦 [11 June 2026] Canada’s Privacy Commissioner finds Grok’s AI image generator violated privacy law: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has determined that X Corp. and xAI violated the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) by launching the Grok AI-powered image generation tool without adequate safeguards, which enabled users to create and share non-consensual, sexualized deepfake images, resulting in the generation of approximately 1.8 million such images since December 29, 2025.
🇨🇦 [10 June 2026] Canada introduces Safe Social Media Act to protect children online: The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, aiming to enhance online safety for children. The legislation proposes an age restriction preventing individuals under 16 from having social media accounts, with exemptions for platforms demonstrating sufficient safeguards. It also imposes duties on AI chatbot services to mitigate risks of harmful content and ensure crisis intervention protocols. The Act establishes the Digital Safety Commission of Canada to enforce compliance and support victims of online harms.
Asia
🇰🇷 [14 June 2026] South Korean courtrooms face challenges from AI ghost cases: It is reported that the National Court Administration (NCA) has initiated a response to the challenges posed by AI in South Korean courtrooms, particularly concerning the emergence of AI-generated “ghost precedents” that attorneys have cited in legal submissions.
🇨🇳 [12 June 2026] CAC launches portal for AI-linked violations: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has launched a dedicated reporting portal to address 14 specific types of AI-related violations, which include inadequate labeling of AI-generated content, dissemination of false information, and misuse of AI technologies.
🇯🇵 [12 June 2026] Japan to draw up rules on intellectual property in AI: It is reported that the Japanese government has adopted an intellectual property promotion program, including a plan to establish rules to protect intellectual property rights in response to the rapid spread of generative AI. At a meeting of the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized the need to address concerns regarding potential infringements of rights by AI-generated content and to create an environment that facilitates the safe and secure use of AI.
🇸🇬 [12 June 2026] Microsoft and IMDA sign MoU to advance AI safety research: The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing AI safety research. This partnership aims to develop frameworks and guidelines that ensure responsible AI usage, focusing on sharing knowledge, conducting joint research initiatives, and fostering innovation in AI technologies.
🇮🇩 [11 June 2026] Minister emphasizes need for specific AI laws in Indonesia: At the BRAVO 500 Summit 2026 in Jakarta, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid emphasized the urgency of enacting specific AI laws for Indonesia, highlighting the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework to address the rapid advancements in AI technology and its implications for society.
🇮🇩 [11 June 2026] Indonesia submits AI governance draft regulation for presidential approval: It is reported that the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has submitted a Draft Presidential Regulation on AI governance to the State Secretariat, awaiting President Prabowo Subianto’s signature.
🇨🇳 [10 June 2026] The National Bureau of Data Science and Technology releases Digital China Development Report (2025): The National Data Bureau has released the “Digital China Development Report (2025)” which outlines significant advancements in the construction of Digital China, emphasizing the optimization of coordination mechanisms, acceleration of AI and smart technology innovations, and the enhancement of data infrastructure and literacy among the population.
🇨🇳 [10 June 2026] China’s MIIT issues three-year plan for AI integration with information and communications sector: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has issued a three-year implementation guideline covering the period 2026 to 2028, directing the acceleration of artificial intelligence integration with the country’s information and communications sector.
Oceania
🇦🇺 [11 June 2026] Australian government agencies fail to meet AI self-reporting requirements: It is reported that the Australian federal government has tasked each government agency with managing their own use of AI, opting for a softer regulatory model compared to the stricter European-style approach, which includes binding rules for high-risk AI. Documents from the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) indicate that more than half of the federal agencies failed to meet the mandatory transparency deadline of February 28, 2025, set six months after the policy’s implementation, with only 40 out of 92 mandated agencies reporting their AI usage.
Middle East
🇹🇷 [13 June 2026] Türkiye unveils AI action plan with $10 billion investment: The Turkish government has announced a comprehensive AI Action Plan aimed at positioning Türkiye as a gl obal leader in AI technologies. The plan includes mobilizing at least $10 billion in primarily private-sector investments for data centers, cloud computing, and AI infrastructure.
🇦🇪 [12 June 2026] UAE establishes federal authority for AI: The UAE has established the Federal Authority for AI and Data to unify national efforts in managing data, AI, and digital government initiatives. This new entity consolidates the functions of the Office of AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; the Digital Government Sector at the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority; and the UAE Data Office.
🇹🇷 [12 June 2026] Turkish Competition Authority initiates investigation into Microsoft and OpenAI: The Turkish Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into Microsoft Corporation and OpenAI, Inc. to assess potential violations of the Act No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition. The inquiry focuses on whether the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI may lead to anti-competitive practices in the Turkish market. The investigation will examine the nature of their collaboration, including any exclusive agreements or data-sharing practices, to determine if they restrict competition or harm consumer interests.
Reflection
See my reflection on the suspension of Fable / Mythos.
Fable 5 and Mythos 5 just got disabled for all customers as required by the US government.
No wonder my Fable workflows stopped running overnight and I couldn’t figure out why I got the error message “There’s an issue with the selected model (claude-fable-5)”. I thought it was my internet connection and restarted it twice until I saw this announcement on my feed.
I was just chatting with the LegalQuants group chat about this. Some of us were glad that we got to milk the most of Fable while it lasted to build our biggest projects and solve our hardest problems. I’m glad I got in early and didn’t hold back to build like crazy.
But definitely feeling a massive FOMO effect. As one friend puts it, “This is the first time I feel I have been deprived of intelligence”. 🫠
Now I have to revert back to Opus 4.8 (which is still incredibly powerful), but it’s weird that I feel like I’m ‘regressing’ or taking a step back.
And that prompted me to take a further step back and reflect.
Being in privileged country like Australia, I saw this moment as a healthy reminder of my place in the world and that nothing should be taken for granted. The feeling of having a powerful model ‘rug pulled’ from you made me see how lucky I’ve been in the first place compared to other parts of the world who didn’t have Fable (or even afford a Claude plan) in the first place.
It’s made me think about bigger issues around token addiction, the “AI inequality gap”, and cognitive sovereignty. I’m still formulating my thesis around this, so hope to share more down the line.
Weekly Trend Analysis
For the monthly trend analysis, check out the below article
Big Picture View
The four questions we are watching:
Is the shared approach to AI safety holding together, or are countries splitting into separate camps?
Is access to the most advanced AI models becoming controlled like a strategic export, with allies favoured and others shut out?
Are courts becoming a second source of AI rules, alongside governments and regulators?
Is China building an AI rulebook it can export abroad, to rival the EU’s?