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WHAT'S NEXT?: Substantive regulatory change is likely to happen in the next decade as a result of the recent U.S. Presidential election, Brexit and efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change, increase trade and reduce bureaucracy while legislating for new forms of technological advancement such as robots, driverless cars and drones.

• [New] Crucially, multiple state officials announced they will continue enforcing their own statutes despite federal executive orders, arguing that only courts can suspend state-level requirements State of AI governance regulations in the United States. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] Legislation to impose the flawed European Digital Markets Act on U.S. companies is expected to be introduced soon in Congress. Citizens Against Government Waste
• [New] As cyber threats continue to evolve and data privacy regulations become stricter in 2026, businesses must ensure their communication systems include strong security measures such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA. Channel Insider
• [New] Guatemala is moving forward with a Cybersecurity Law (Initiative 6347) and potential alignments with international frameworks like the Budapest Convention, which will increase regulatory certainty and compliance standards. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] The Kremlin likely calculates that legal uncertainty delays Western responses deniability reduces escalation risks; fragmented international institutions struggle to react quickly. Robert Lansing Institute
• [New] While New York and California strangle innovation with heavy-handed regulation, Florida has a chance to lead differently with smart, light-touch policies that unleash AI's potential, connect everyone with lightning-fast broadband, and enable technologies we have not yet imagined. APG Technology
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region with a projected CAGR of about 6.8%, supported by rising disposable incomes, K-beauty influence, and tightening cosmetic safety regulations across China, India, and Japan. Persistence Market Research
• [New] While the Law on Access to Public Information includes some applicable provisions, the absence of clear regulations exposes consumers and businesses to risk, undermines trust in digital services, and limits Guatemala's ability to engage in international data flows. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] Australians are being put at risk of dire health consequences as tainted illicit alcohol is unknowingly sold in bottle shops, prompting calls for stronger liquor regulation. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Regulatory considerations are another hurdle for developers, though the proposed updates to GMO and seed regulations in the European Union could give large players like Bayer more room to run. AgFunderNews
• [New] AI hiring tools without genuine human review can breach legal standards, and it warned that simple rubber-stamping does not qualify as meaningful oversight. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The combination of legal guarantees, tax relief, and hard currency protections addresses the trifecta of concerns - sovereign risk, fiscal unpredictability, and foreign exchange access - that have historically made Argentina a difficult jurisdiction for resource investment. Discovery Alert
• [New] As a resource-rich, advanced economy with a well-educated workforce, sound institutions and respect for the rule of law, Canada presents lesser risk as an investment destination than most other places on earth. Bennett Jones
• [New] U.S. employers are bracing for new developments in workplace policy and regulation as technology-related risks - namely around AI and data privacy - take center stage. JD Supra
• [New] AI systems could achieve human-level performance across most professional computer-based tasks within 12-18 months, potentially automating work in fields such as marketing, accounting, legal services, coding, and project management. MarketingProfs
• [New] Secure messaging service Signal, which uses end-to-end encryption, is warning it would withdraw from Canada if asked to compromise its users' privacy under Bill C-22, Ottawa's proposed lawful access legislation. The Globe and Mail
• [New] The EU's eIDAS 2.0 regulation, which requires member states to offer digital identity wallets by 2027, has accelerated development. Coinfomania
• [New] Expect 2026 and 2027 legislation to target generative AI platforms, payment processors, and hosting services that facilitate the creation or distribution of non-consensual synthetic content. STACK Cybersecurity
• [New] The US military is using the southern border as a testing ground for counter-drone technology as cartel surveillance flights increasingly threaten troops and federal law enforcement officials operating there, senior leaders said this week. Business Insider
• [New] The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on opportunities to reform transportation regulations. JD Supra
• [New] Global fintech company Revolut will drop the traditional law firm panel as AI advances make it easier to select advisers more suitable to each piece of legal work. Law Gazette
• [New] Law firms are increasingly seeking systems that mirror the reality of how legal work is carried out, rather than expecting teams to reshape their practices around the limitations of technology. Legal Futures

Last updated: 02 June 2026