AI Governance

In the U.S., the regulatory landscape is trying to catch up, but in true American style, it’s a bit of a mess. It’s fragmented, complex, and, at times, contradictory. The goal of the legislation is to manage the risks, promote innovation, and make sure AI is used responsibly. But how we get there, and who’s in charge of making the rules, is anything but straightforward. As AI moves from being an abstract concept to a core part of business operations, understanding this evolving legal maze is crucial for companies.

Salesforce has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Informatica, a cloud-based data management company, for approximately $8 billion in equity value. This transaction, which is expected to close by early fiscal year 2027, will see Salesforce pay $25 per share in cash to Informatica’s Class A and Class B-1 common stockholders.

Diligent has acquired Vault, an AI-powered ethics and compliance platform, to enhance its governance, risk and compliance capabilities. The deal comes as organizations continue to struggle with outdated ethics systems that fail to meet evolving regulatory requirements.

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued a detailed update on its ongoing engagement with Meta regarding its use of personal data to train Large Language Models (LLMs) in the EU/EEA. As AI technologies continue to evolve at a rapid pace, the DPC has been working with major technology companies to ensure that personal data is processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This regulatory oversight is essential in mitigating risks to individuals and protecting data subjects' rights within the context of cutting-edge AI development.

UnitedHealth Group is making waves in the healthcare sector with the launch of 1,000 artificial intelligence (AI) applications across its insurance, health services, and pharmacy units. This ambitious move, originally reported by the Wall Street Journal, to integrate AI into core business operations is a game-changer for the industry, offering potential to streamline workflows, enhance the customer experience, and support medical decision-making. However, as AI continues to shape the future of healthcare, its governance remains a critical concern, particularly when it comes to claims processing, data privacy, and ethical considerations.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just dropped the hammer on Workado, LLC, requiring the company to stop promoting its AI Content Detector tool unless it can provide solid proof to back up its bold claims about the product’s accuracy. The order is currently up for public comment before it becomes final.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant promise, it’s here, and it’s making waves across businesses of all kinds. A recent survey by KPMG gives us a peek into how top executives are thinking about the role of AI in shaping their companies' futures. The KPMG AI Quarterly Pulse Survey, conducted from February 25 to March 21, 2025, reached out to 100 business leaders from organizations with $1 billion or more in annual revenue. These leaders aren’t just making decisions for today, they’re laying the groundwork for the future of AI in business.