Week 5

Regulatory and Legal Context for AI

February 16 - February 22, 2026

Day 1: Monday, February 16

Topics 4.1-4.2: International and U.S. AI Governance

Topics Covered

  • 4.1 International AI governance: GDPR, EU AI Act, and emerging global frameworks
  • 4.2 U.S. AI regulation: CCPA, Executive Orders, and sectoral requirements
  • Student case study presentations and discussion (Assignment 2 insights)

Slide Deck

Presentation 7: International and U.S. AI Governance

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Discussion Outline

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Day 2: Wednesday, February 18

Topics 4.3-4.4: Organizational Frameworks, Documentation, and Auditability

Topics Covered

  • 4.3 Organizational frameworks: NIST AI RMF, ISO standards, and industry best practices
  • 4.4 Documentation and auditability: model cards, datasheets, and transparency reporting

Slide Deck

Presentation 8: Organizational Frameworks, Documentation & Auditability

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Reading, Assignments, and Resources

Required Reading

Hendrycks - Introduction to AI Safety, Ethics, and Society

Chapter 8: Governance

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Assignments

Additional Resources

Additional resources available on the Resources page.