AI oversight diverges across US, Chinese and EU policy

An AFP report published by The Daily Star describes three contrasting approaches to AI governance. It portrays US policy under President Donald Trump as relying largely on executive action and voluntary commitments, while China uses targeted regulations and the European Union combines its AI Act with other digital safeguards. According to the report, US initiatives aim to accelerate development while encouraging companies to provide early government access to advanced models. A September industry agreement promises external audits and oversight by company boards but includes no penalties for noncompliance. The article also reports that state-level AI legislation continues despite efforts to block it. In China, the report highlights restrictions on companion bots designed to limit emotional dependence and prevent unauthorized digital replicas of people. It describes stronger demands for human oversight alongside continued support for AI development and controls on generated content. For Europe, AFP reports that implementation of high-risk AI requirements was delayed amid industry concerns about competitiveness. It also describes scrutiny of ChatGPT under online-content rules and proposed protections for children using chatbots. The comparison presents reported policy developments rather than an assessment of whether these measures effectively reduce AI risks.