Policy & Regulation
Law, regulation, copyright and AI governance.
Google's SearchGuard Just Got Smashed by a Federal Judge — Here's Why It Matters
A federal judge dismissed Google's key DMCA-based claims against search results API provider SerpApi on July 20, 2026, ruling that Google's 'SearchGuard' traffic controls were not sufficiently supported as DMCA-protected access controls. Google has 21 days to amend the deficient allegations.
How Bernanke's 2009 Press Conference Reshaped Federal Reserve Policy Forever
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's March 2009 press conference announced unprecedented interest rate cuts and a massive bond-buying program that defined the central bank's response to the Great Recession.
Three U.S. States Lead Frontier AI Regulation: Illinois, California, and New York Enact Landmark Disclosure Laws
Illinois, California, and New York have each passed groundbreaking AI disclosure laws in 2024, requiring transparency from developers and users of high-risk artificial intelligence systems.
What Is AI Governance—And Why Your Old Playbook Just Died
AI agents broke the security playbook built for human-speed environments. Here's what replaces it: identity-based governance, not toolchains.
Glass-Box AI Isn't a Feature — It's Your Legal Shield
OpenAI's Codex Multi-Agent V2 encrypts agent communications, removing audit trails enterprises need to debug, comply, and survive legal scrutiny. Here's why that silence is dangerous.
Big Changes Are Coming to Android Apps, But They’re Not the Changes Google Wanted: The Digital Markets Act and EU Antitrust Enforcement Double & Triple Jeopardy
Following the collapse of the Epic Games settlement, Google must now host rival app stores within Play Store—driven by the combined force of the Digital Markets Act and global antitrust enforcement creating double and triple jeopardy.
How a Three-Word Prompt Exposed the Flaws in AI Governance and Export Controls
When the Trump administration banned Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models over a so-called jailbreak, the reality was far simpler — and far more embarrassing. Security researcher Katie Moussouris walked through the actual prompt, her Wassenaar Arrangement credentials, and why this episode reveals deep cracks in how we govern AI.
Google’s Spam Policy Now Hugs AI Answers Tight — And No One Knows How to Catch the Abuse
Google says attempting to manipulate generative AI responses in Search is spam. But new Cornell Tech research shows how easy it is to poison community pages—and why enforcement still feels like chasing smoke.
AI Governance Isn’t Optional Anymore—Here’s How to Close the Accountability Gap
Autonomous AI systems are increasingly operating without clear accountability structures. A practical, four-question framework grounded in TUM IEAI’s research can help compliance teams embed auditability into everyday workflows—without sacrificing velocity.
Beyond the Code: Exploring the Broader Allegations in Apple’s Trade Secret Lawsuit Against OpenAI
An investigation into the expansive claims of corporate misconduct, recruitment tactics, and cultural misappropriation in Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, reaching far beyond simple technical exploits.
A Legal Fiasco: Microsoft’s Failed Quest to Define Office as Creative Art
Microsoft's failed attempt to reframe software license resale using "creative work" copyright claims, and the implications for enterprise cost management, FinOps, and the future of on-premises licensing.
Android's Opened Gates: The Digital Markets Act and EU Antitrust Enforcement Double & Triple Jeopardy
Following the collapse of a proposed Epic Games settlement, Google is forced to comply with a landmark antitrust injunction next week. This order mandates that Google Play host and distribute competitor app stores directly within Android, stripping away transaction monopolies and sideloading friction.