"Unrestrained AI Threatens Social Order, Warns Japanese Companies"

Two major Japanese companies have warned of potential social collapse and wars if AI technology is not regulated, emphasizing the need for education and legal restrictions. The EU is set to implement comprehensive AI regulation, categorizing AI products into risk classes and enforcing bans and restrictions. In the US, federal agencies are being required to adopt safeguards to protect citizens' rights and ensure safety in AI use, while the government faces criticism over potential stifling of innovation and vulnerability to rival systems.