Both China and the European Union are working on comprehensive AI laws, but it will take time. EU legislation is unlikely to be completed before 2026.
In October, US President Joe Biden issued an executive order on AI security standards in October.
But critics say it lacks strength, while some lawmakers fear over-regulation would hamper their tech industry and benefit rivals.
Under pressure to act, tech companies have launched their own initiatives.
Meta says advertisers will have to disclose whether generative AI is used in their content, while Microsoft has a tool for political candidates to authenticate their content with a digital watermark.
But platforms are increasingly relying on AI for verification.
“Automating the fight against disinformation does not seem to be the best way to understand hostile strategies,” Nocetti said.