NeuralStackUS Senate Passes Bipartisan AI Safety Certification Act
The US Senate passed the AI Safety Certification Act on July 16 2026 requiring third-party audits for models above 10^26 FLOPs. The bill mandates annual safety reports and incident disclosure within 72 hours. It now moves to the House for reconciliation.
EU Commission Proposes AI Liability Directive Update for August 2026
The European Commission released a draft update to the AI Liability Directive on July 18 targeting high-risk systems. The proposal introduces strict liability for developers of models exceeding 10^26 FLOPs. Public consultation runs through September 2026.
US Senate Passes AI Export Control Act Effective September 2026
The US Senate passed the AI Export Control Act on July 14 with bipartisan support. The law restricts sales of advanced AI chips and model weights above 100 billion parameters to certain countries. Enforcement begins September 1 2026.
UK Introduces AI Safety Testing Mandate Effective October 2026
The UK government published new AI safety testing rules on July 14 effective October 1. Developers of models above 10^26 FLOPs must submit third-party evaluations. Non-compliance carries fines up to 6 percent of global revenue.
EU Finalizes AI Liability Directive Effective January 2027
The European Union adopted the AI Liability Directive on July 8 2026 with enforcement beginning January 1 2027. The law introduces strict liability for high-risk AI systems causing harm. It matters because it creates the first comprehensive cross-border legal framework for AI damages and will influence global standards.