Japan's government approves comprehensive AI development strategy to close gap with global leaders. Plan emphasizes safety, education, and innovation.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces the formation of a 40-member Independent International Scientific Panel on AI to provide evidence-based guidance on artificial intelligence governance, assess real-world impacts, and help close the global AI knowledge gap as technology advances at unprecedented speed.

In response to a federal AI task force they deem too industry-focused, human rights groups in Canada have launched their own public consultation to gather diverse perspectives on AI's societal impact.

Imperial College London hosts new WEF global centre for AI innovation, first in Britain, supporting responsible AI adoption and policy development.

Business Software Alliance proposes targeted federal preemption of state AI laws for specific issues like frontier model safety, enabling bipartisan consensus on national AI legislation.

A White House research paper examines how artificial intelligence could trigger a 'Great Divergence' in economic growth between nations, similar to the impact of the Industrial Revolution, and outlines the US strategy for leadership.