Global Tech Policy Tracker — 2026-08-23
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) released its latest update on state and federal AI legislation, confirming that Illinois remains the most active jurisdiction in the US while highlighting a recent legislative retreat from comprehensive Automated Decision System (ADS) protections. Concurrently, industry tracking indicates that the EU AI Office has begun formal enforcement operations, issuing its first significant penalties under the newly enforceable transparency rules that took effect on August 2.
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