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AI policy updates, January 2026

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Summary

January 2026: 7 AI policy changes recorded across 7 jurisdictions, of which 4 instruments entered into force, 5 concerned binding law, 3 were rated high impact. Each is dated, links to its official source, and shows what it means in practice.

Changes
7
Jurisdictions
7
Entered into force
4
Urgent or high impact
3

Last updated · most recent change 25 Jan 2026

All changes (7)

Bangladesh Routine

Draft V1.1 released for public consultation

Milestone recorded for National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Bangladesh): Draft V1.1 released for public consultation. Recorded from the official source listed; details to be expanded by a reviewer.

National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 Draft V1.1 released for public consultation Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
South Korea Routine

Act enters into force

Milestone recorded for Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of a Foundation for Trust (South Korea): Act enters into force. Recorded from the official source listed; details to be expanded by a reviewer.

Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of a Foundation for Trust Act enters into force Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Ontario (Canada) Routine In force

Ontario job postings must disclose AI screening

The Working for Workers Four Act provisions took effect requiring employers with 25 or more employees to state in public job postings whether AI is used to screen, assess or select applicants.

Practical impact: Add an AI-use statement to every public job posting for Ontario roles.

Ontario Working for Workers Four Act (AI disclosure in job postings) Bill 149 Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Illinois (United States) High In force

Illinois AI-in-employment provisions take effect

Public Act 103-0804 became effective: discriminatory AI use in employment decisions is a civil-rights violation and employers must notify employees of AI use.

Practical impact: Employers must have notices and bias testing in place for AI tools affecting Illinois workers.

Illinois HB 3773 (AI in employment, Human Rights Act amendment) HB 3773 / Public Act 103-0804 Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Texas (United States) High In force

Texas TRAIGA takes effect

The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act became effective, with Attorney General enforcement after a 60-day cure period.

Practical impact: Prohibited-intent screening, government disclosure and sandbox applications are now live requirements in Texas.

Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) HB 149 (89R) Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Egypt Routine

NCAI mandate expanded to AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies (January 2026)

Milestone recorded for National AI Strategy (Egypt): NCAI mandate expanded to AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies (January 2026). Recorded from the official source listed; details to be expanded by a reviewer.

National AI Strategy NCAI mandate expanded to AI, Quantum Computing and Emerging Technologies (January 2026) Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
California (United States) High In force

California SB 53 frontier-model transparency duties become operative

Most provisions of the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act took effect, including the duty to publish a frontier AI framework and report critical safety incidents.

Practical impact: Large frontier developers should now have a published framework and incident-reporting process.

California SB 53 SB 53 Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)

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