NIST AI RMF 2.0 — public comment period (anticipated)
NIST has indicated a revision to the AI RMF framework in 2026. Comment period expected Q2. Watch nist.gov/ai.
Updated quarterly · 7 upcoming deadlines
AI Regulatory Deadlines 2026
Upcoming AI regulatory compliance deadlines across the EU AI Act, US state laws (Colorado, California, NYC), UK ICO guidance, and federal enforcement. Every deadline with jurisdiction, scope, and severity — built for in-house privacy and compliance teams.
Colorado AI Act — enforcement window ramp-up
CO AG begins active enforcement against developers/deployers of high-risk AI systems. Key duty: reasonable care to prevent algorithmic discrimination. Notice + cure period applies for first violations.
UK AI Regulation Bill — Committee Stage (anticipated)
UK government's sectoral + principles-based AI regulation approach is progressing. Consultation window on specific enforcement mechanisms anticipated.
EU AI Act — high-risk AI system obligations effective (Art. 6, Annex III)
Providers of high-risk AI systems must comply with risk-management, data-governance, technical-documentation, transparency, human-oversight, accuracy/robustness/cybersecurity, and conformity-assessment obligations. Fines up to 7% of worldwide turnover.
China Interim Measures for GenAI — year-two compliance review
CAC's annual compliance review for GenAI service providers. Filing updates + any new content-safety requirements.
FTC AI rulemaking — comment window (anticipated)
FTC has signaled potential rulemaking under Section 5 for AI claim substantiation. Watch Federal Register for ANPRM notice. Date is anticipated; refresh quarterly.
EU AI Act — high-risk AI embedded in regulated products effective
Transition period ends for AI systems embedded in products already regulated under EU harmonisation legislation (machinery, medical devices, toys, etc.).
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