India announced an AI Safety Institute under its IndiaAI Mission, alongside new responsible AI projects and a second call for proposals.

Canada’s proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act has lapsed with Parliament prorogued, leaving the country’s national AI policy direction uncertain.

A January 2025 executive order revoked prior AI policies, directed a new federal AI action plan, and called for reviews of related agency actions.

A report dated January 22, 2025 covers an announcement at the White House on the preceding Tuesday, the first full day of President Donald Trump's term.

An independent report sets out 50 recommendations for the UK government to expand its AI sector, increase adoption and improve services.

The article reports that South Korea has a pending law on AI, called the AI Basic Act, expected to take effect as law before the end of January.

A BIS interim rule expands worldwide controls on advanced chips and certain closed AI model weights through licensing rules and new exceptions.