Top Stories – November 14, 2026
1. China MOFCOM AI Export Controls: Public Comment Period Closes November 15
Source: White & Case | Date: November 14, 2026
China’s 30-day public comment period on MOFCOM Announcement No. 48 closes tomorrow, covering proposed export controls on 23 AI technologies including model weights above 2 trillion parameters. After the deadline, MOFCOM will conduct a comprehensive assessment before issuing a finalized technology catalogue; interim registration requirements for covered transfers have been in effect since October 16.
2. Post-Election Democratic Wave to Reshape Federal and State AI Regulation in 2027
Source: Jenner & Block | Date: November 6, 2026
Democrats winning both chambers of Congress signals intensified AI regulation at the federal and state level in 2027, with analysts forecasting a federal frontier AI safety law in early 2027. Twenty-nine states enacted AI laws in 2026, and the state legislative pipeline is expected to deepen further given the new congressional alignment.
3. UK ICO Agentic AI Call for Evidence Closes November 20
Source: TLT AI Brief | Date: November 2026
The UK ICO’s call for evidence on how data protection law applies to agentic AI closes November 20, covering security, transparency, accountability, and automated decision-making. Responses will directly inform forthcoming ICO guidance on AI agents operating on behalf of users.