Welcome to This Week in AI Regulations for March 15, 2026.

Starting with the United States, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, or NTIA, announced a strategic shift in its Innovation Fund. The fund will now focus on integrating artificial intelligence into Radio Access Networks, commonly known as AI RAN. As a result, the NTIA will not issue awards under the third Notice of Funding Opportunity related to the previous focus. Stakeholders are invited to participate in a public listening session to provide input on this new direction and to engage with upcoming funding opportunities centered on AI-native network architecture.

In the United States, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners held a working group meeting on March 11, 2026. The agenda included updates on AI systems evaluation tools, the operationalization of AI model bulletins, and trends in AI governance affecting insurance commissioners. Key actions involved considering the adoption of previous meeting minutes, receiving updates on a pilot for AI systems evaluation tools, and a presentation on putting AI model bulletins into practice.

Turning to the European Union, the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection proposed changes to harmonize AI regulations. The proposals aim to simplify the implementation of harmonized AI rules under the Digital Omnibus on AI, adjust timelines, and clarify obligations for companies and public authorities.

Also in the European Union, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, or PACE, committee issued a call to protect content creators against AI companies. The committee advocates banning unauthorized distribution of deepfake content, requiring clear labeling of AI-generated content in both machine-readable and human-identifiable formats, and protecting performing artists from unauthorized AI-generated fake performances.

In related European Union developments, Commissioner Lahbib delivered a speech on combating cyber violence against girls. The European Union is initiating regulatory dialogue with online platforms and enforcing the Digital Services Act alongside commitments under the Gender Equality Strategy and the AI Act. Member States are mandated to take concrete actions against gender-based cyber violence as outlined in the European Union Directive on combating violence against women. Online platforms must assess and mitigate risks of gender-based violence embedded in AI algorithms. The European Union will launch structured regulatory dialogues with platforms to address these issues.

Additionally, the European Union Commission unveiled TraceMap, a new AI platform designed to enhance food safety risk assessments and combat food fraud. TraceMap identifies links between operators and consignments and monitors the agri-food supply chain to enable faster recalls and investigations. National authorities within the European Union are expected to use TraceMap for targeted controls and investigations, integrating data from existing food safety systems such as the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed and the Trade Control and Expert System.

Lastly, at the United Nations, the Women’s Commission adopted its Agreed Conclusions by recorded vote. The document introduces new commitments on community justice actors, gender-responsive access to justice, digital justice, AI governance, and gender-based violence data. The adoption calls for alignment with these new conclusions to enhance gender equality and access to justice worldwide.

That wraps up today's regulatory updates. Visit carveragents.ai for more information.