This week saw major moves in AI agent regulations worldwide. In the U.S., Texas proposed a strict new bill called TRAIGA to limit AI social scoring and require risk checks for businesses. California started testing tools to spot AI-generated content in ads and news articles as part of its new transparency law.

European companies began sharing AI safety reports to follow the EU’s upcoming rules for high-risk AI systems like healthcare robots. China updated its AI voice laws, requiring apps to label synthetic voices in videos and games.

Big tech companies like IBM announced new AI governance toolkits to help smaller businesses follow these changing rules. Lawyers warned that using AI for hiring or customer service now needs extra paperwork to avoid fines in many states.