This week saw major moves in AI security and privacy. Microsoft unveiled new AI agents to fight phishing emails and protect data in apps like Teams. The EU faced criticism for weakening privacy rules in its new AI Code of Practice, sparking worries about safety. In Europe, a new quantum-safe encryption standard was launched to guard data against future hackers. China announced funding for explainable AI research to make systems more trustworthy. Meanwhile, U.S. experts warned about risks of using AI in government services without proper safeguards.

Companies worldwide are racing to add AI guards against data leaks. Microsoft introduced tools to block sensitive info from being shared in chatbots like ChatGPT. However, experts say keeping up with fast-changing AI laws remains a top challenge.