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South Korea First to Enforce AI Safety Regulations

1/23/2026

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  • South Korea will enforce its Artificial Intelligence Act starting January 22, becoming the first country to set safety rules for high-performance AI systems.
  • The law focuses on high-impact AI, safety obligations, and transparency for generative AI.
  • It aims to foster domestic AI growth while ensuring basic safeguards.
  • Enforcement will be light, prioritizing corrective measures over penalties.
  • A support center will assist smaller firms during implementation.