The EU AI Act came into full force in early 2026, becoming the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. But even as European officials celebrated what they called a historic moment for democratic technology governance, critics warned that the legislation was already outdated — written for AI systems that no longer exist, unable to grapple with the capabilities that have since emerged.
Inside the Global Race to Regulate AI Before It's Too Late
From Brussels to Beijing to Washington, lawmakers are scrambling to write rules for a technology that is advancing faster than any legislative process in history.
Marcus Okafor
Political analyst with over a decade of experience in Portuguese and international affairs.
June 7, 2026·6 min read
