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South Korea enacts the AI Basic Act, bringing a comprehensive artificial intelligence law into force on January 22, 2026. The law regulates high-impact AI, mandates human oversight in sensitive sectors like healthcare, transport, finance, and nuclear safety, and requires disclosure of AI use. Companies must label or watermark realistic AI-generated content, with violations attracting fines of up to ₩30 million.
Thursday, 22 January, 2026