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AI GovernanceUnpacking the White House National Policy Framework for AI

Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), GeorgetownCSET researchers analyze the White House AI Policy Framework, noting it explicitly calls on Congress to act — unlike prior executive orders. Framework is interpreted as an opening move in administration-Congress negotiations over national AI legislation. Several provisions around deepfakes and free speech are highlighted as especially notable.

AI EducationDartmouth Launches New Courses on Artificial Intelligence

Dartmouth NewsDartmouth launches AI degree track and undergraduate concentration at Thayer School of Engineering, integrating AI into medical education at Geisel School of Medicine, and adding AI to Tuck Executive Education. Programs combine liberal arts with AI literacy, emphasizing human judgment over AI dependence.

AI GovernanceWhite House Releases National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence

Snell & Wilmer Law / Nixon Peabody LLPThe White House released its National Policy Framework for AI on March 20, 2026 — a set of non-binding legislative recommendations to Congress. The framework emphasizes federal preemption of state AI laws, US innovation dominance, regulatory sandboxes, and protections for children and free speech. Congressional action is uncertain.

AI EthicsTop AI Ethics and Policy Issues of 2025 and What to Expect in 2026

AIhub.orgComprehensive review of 2025 AI ethics landscape and 2026 outlook. Key themes: enforcement of regulations, agentic AI systems, recognition that refusing GenAI can be ethically justified, and growing concern about AI power concentration. 2026 identified as year when autonomy, sovereignty, and sustainability take center stage.

AI GovernanceEU AI Act — High-Risk Rules Phase-In: August 2026

European Commission Digital StrategyThe EU AI Act reaches its next major milestone in August 2026 when rules for high-risk AI systems come into force. High-risk domains include biometric identification, employment, education, and critical infrastructure. Transparency rules and disclosure obligations also enter effect. Second draft Code of Practice on AI-generated content labelling published March 5, 2026.

AI GovernanceSix AI Governance Priorities for 2026

Partnership on AIPartnership on AI outlines six governance priorities: scalable evaluation frameworks, accountability infrastructure, documentation across the AI value chain, AI sovereignty considerations, coordination of global governance initiatives, and workforce assurance literacy. Emphasizes need for public participation and Global South inclusion.

AI EducationAI Professional Development for Teachers Nearly Doubled in One Year

Pursuit.us / EdWeek Research Center summaryEdWeek Research Center data shows AI professional development for teachers rose from 29% in early 2024 to 50% by late 2025. ETS launched Futurenav Adapt AI test to standardize what 'AI-ready educator' means, with potential implications for pre-service teacher prep across 46 states. Major federal investment: $169M from DOE's FIPSE including ~$50M for 'Advancing AI in Education'.

AI EthicsTop 5 AI Ethics Developments Shaping 2026: From Neurotech Standards to Bias Mitigation

Applying AIFive key developments: UNESCO neurotechnology standards protecting 'mental privacy'; EU AI Act high-risk AI requirements taking effect; BiasBuster open-source bias quantification toolkit (Stanford/MIT); MIT Fairness Toolkit 3.0 with adaptive reweighing; and growing third-party audit requirements. Coverage of both opportunities and SMB compliance concerns.

AI EthicsScaling Trustworthy AI: How to Turn Ethical Principles into Tangible Practices

World Economic ForumWEF article on the shift from AI ethics principles to implementation. Highlights AI Alliance (140+ members), Swiss National AI Institute, LatticeFlow (ETH spinoff for EU AI Act compliance), and the role of universities as 'honest brokers' in AI governance. Argues for deep collaboration between industry, government, and civil society.

AI EducationAI in Higher Education: From Anxiety to Institutional Strategy

ETC Journal (Ed Tech in Higher Ed)Analysis of January 2026 trends showing AI in higher education shifting from pilot experiments to core institutional strategy. Key tension: opportunities for personalized learning vs. risks of surveillance, bias, and erosion of academic judgment. Calls for participatory governance involving faculty and students in policy design.

AI GovernanceLet 2026 Be the Year the World Comes Together for AI Safety

NatureNature editorial calling for international coordination on AI safety policy. Notes 82 AI-related bills passed across US states in 2024. Criticizes US federal government for canceling AI policy work and challenging state laws. Calls for lower-income countries to begin regulating AI and for coherent global guardrails.

AI EthicsEmerging Trends in AI Ethics and Governance for 2026

KDnuggetsAnalysis of 2026 governance trends: shift to adaptive (real-time) governance frameworks, supply chain audits becoming mandatory, autonomous agents pushing accountability into new territory, and model cards evolving to include lifecycle timelines and audit logs. Privacy engineering emerging as competitive differentiator.