Overview

• Peru approved the Reglamento implementing its AI law, adopting EU‑inspired risk tiers with bans on autonomous weapons and unlawful mass surveillance and strict oversight for hiring, health, education, finance, transport and energy.
• Albania’s prime minister introduced “Diella,” an AI‑generated figure to oversee public procurement, prompting experts to call for disclosure of training data, external audits and clear human accountability.
• YouTube announced creator features powered by DeepMind’s Veo to edit scenes, generate assets and convert audio into video, alongside a beta tool to detect AI‑generated impersonation videos.
• OpenAI is developing a Jobs Platform to algorithmically match candidates to roles, with reports indicating a planned mid‑2026 launch that would position it as a potential LinkedIn competitor.
• Evidence on impacts remains mixed: a UBC study found AI livestream sellers trail humans unless they respond in real time, while Geoffrey Hinton warned of large job displacement and wealth concentration.