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US AI-Generated Africa Map Sparks Embarrassment
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US AI-Generated Africa Map Sparks Embarrassment

A US State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro displayed an AI-generated map of Africa that mislabelled every country, Nigeria became landlocked, Mozambique moved to the Horn of Africa, Cameroon disappeared entirely before high-level officials from the mislabelled nations in the audience. OpenAI is investigating.

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China Tables Draft Law Against AI-Powered Cyberbullying International
China Tables Draft Law Against AI-Powered Cyberbullying

China's Cyberspace Administration released a landmark draft law on July 29, 2026, targeting AI-powered cyberbullying and online harassment. The proposed legislation mandates real-identity verification for all platform users, requires automated detection of AI-generated abuse, and imposes fines of up to 10 million yuan ($1.5 million) on non-compliant platforms.

India, Japan Seal Landmark Pacts on AI, Energy and Critical Minerals International
India, Japan Seal Landmark Pacts on AI, Energy and Critical Minerals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed sweeping India-Japan agreements on AI, critical minerals, energy and defence at the July 2 summit in New Delhi, including a first-ever defence co-development pact and a 16-point economic security roadmap.

"Time Has Come" for a Separate AI Law in India, Says Top IT Ministry Official Executive
"Time Has Come" for a Separate AI Law in India, Says Top IT Ministry Official

India's MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan signaled a shift toward a dedicated AI law, saying the ministry could begin drafting legislation, though no timeline is set, departing from the government's 2023 stance against a standalone AI law.

SC Sets Aside NCLT, NCLAT Orders for Relying on AI-Hallucinated Fake Citations; Directs Bar Council to Act Judiciary
SC Sets Aside NCLT, NCLAT Orders for Relying on AI-Hallucinated Fake Citations; Directs Bar Council to Act

Supreme Court sets aside NCLT, NCLAT orders over AI-hallucinated fake citations, declares zero tolerance, and directs Bar Council to frame disciplinary guidelines.

Delhi HC Grants Raghav Chadha Partial Relief on AI Deepfakes, Says Politicians Must Be ‘Thick-Skinned’ on Political Satire

Delhi HC grants Raghav Chadha partial relief on AI deepfakes, orders takedown of 6 vulgar posts but says politicians must tolerate political satire.

RBI Proposes Sweeping Model Risk Management Framework For AI And Machine Learning Systems Used By Banks, NBFCs [Read Circular]

RBI proposes a model risk framework making banks and NBFCs accountable for AI/ML systems, with stricter governance, validation, and human oversight.

Delhi HC Cancels ‘PONTA’ Trademark, Holds It Deceptively Similar to Panasonic’s ‘PENTA’ [Read Judgment]

Delhi High Court cancels ‘PONTA’ trademark, holding it deceptively similar to Panasonic’s ‘PENTA’, and rejects AI-generated evidence.

AI in Indian Courts: Supreme Court Issues Draft Rules, Makes AI Disclosure Mandatory for Lawyers [Read Notice]

Supreme Court releases draft AI rules for courts, mandates AI disclosure by lawyers, bans AI-based risk scoring, and strengthens judicial safeguards.

AI Impact: How It’s Shaping Careers Today and Tomorrow

An insightful conversation by LawStreet Journal with AI expert Bharat Dixit on one of the biggest debates of our time—Is AI a threat or an opportunity?

ChatGPT Is ‘Originator’, Not ‘Intermediary’ Under IT Act: Calcutta HC [Read Judgment]

Calcutta High Court held ChatGPT is an “originator,” not an “intermediary,” under the IT Act while dismissing IndiaMart’s plea against OpenAI.

From Algorithms to Infrastructure: Bharat Dixit on the Future of AI in Law, Healthcare, and Governance

Technology architect Bharat Dixit discusses how AI is transforming law, healthcare, and governance through ethical, infrastructure-driven innovation.

Apple Names John Ternus as Chief Executive Officer; Tim Cook Steps Down After 15 Years

Apple appoints John Ternus as CEO, succeeding Tim Cook on Sept 1, 2026. Cook becomes Executive Chairman after 15 years leading the tech giant.

Delhi HC Grants Jubin Nautiyal Ex Parte Injunction Against AI Platforms, E-Commerce Sites for Personality Rights Violations [Read Order]

Delhi HC grants ex parte injunction to Jubin Nautiyal against AI platforms and e-commerce sites over unauthorised use of his voice, image and persona.

Big Legal-Tech Meet at Delhi HC, SC Judge Sanjay Karol to be Chief Guest at Indian Law & AI Congress 2026

Indian Law & AI Congress 2026 at Delhi High Court on Feb 11. Justice Sanjay Karol to be chief guest. Live streaming by LawStreet Journal.


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