This week, new laws and rules for AI agents are becoming real in countries around the world. The European Union started enforcing its strict AI rules, which can cost companies up to €35 million (about $40 million) in fines. China also began enforcing its new AI laws on January 1, 2026. In the United States, different states are making their own AI rules that started in January. These new laws are important because AI agents can now do tasks by themselves, which means someone needs to decide who is responsible when things go wrong. Experts say that 2026 will be the year when governments have to actually enforce these rules and make sure companies follow them. The big question is whether AI agents should have legal responsibilities like people or companies do. Some countries, like the Gulf Cooperation Council nations, are moving faster with their AI rules because their governments and businesses work together. However, most countries haven't agreed on how to work together on AI rules, which could cause problems. Companies are struggling to understand all these different rules and keep their AI agents safe and honest. Many experts think 2026 will be the year that governance rules really matter because AI agents are becoming more powerful and companies are using them in real work.