2026 US–EU Regulatory Keyword Dictionary

Mechanistic Interpretability

A field of AI safety research that aims to reverse engineer neural networks to u…

Conformity Assessment Technologies

A set of technical methods to verify that an AI system meets specified requireme…

Adversarial Robustness

An AI model's ability to resist malicious inputs designed to cause errors, ensur…

Algorithmic Impact Assessments

A systematic process to assess the potential risks of automated decision-making …

AI Alignment

The practice of ensuring AI systems' goals and behaviors are consistent with hum…

Human-in-the-loop

A model requiring human interaction and oversight to guide, improve, or interven…

Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning

A set of techniques enabling machine learning model training and analysis while …

Privacy UX UI

The practice of integrating privacy principles into user interface and experienc…

Zero-Party Data

Data a customer intentionally and proactively shares with a company, such as pre…

Consent Management Platform

A software tool that manages user consent for cookies and personal data processi…

Zero-Knowledge Proofs

A cryptographic method to prove a statement is true without revealing any inform…

Data Clean Rooms

A secure environment where multiple parties can collaborate on data analysis wit…

Agentic ERM

An ERM framework using AI agents to automate risk monitoring, alerting, and resp…

Green Claims Directive

An EU directive to combat greenwashing by requiring sustainability claims to be …

Geopolitical Risk Inventory

A systematic list used to identify, assess, and manage an organization's exposur…

DORA NIS2 Compliance

The dual compliance requirement for EU's financial digital operational resilienc…

Supply Chain Traceability ERM

Integrating supply chain traceability data into Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)…

Whistleblower Protections ERM

Integrating whistleblower protection systems into the enterprise risk management…

CSRD Double Materiality

A principle assessing ESG issues' two-way impact: on the company's finances and …

Predictive Risk Intelligence

Using AI/ML to analyze data, proactively identifying and managing potential futu…

Interconnected Threats ERM

A systematic approach to manage the compound impact of interconnected geopolitic…

Executive Personal Liability ERM

A risk management framework to manage executives' personal legal or financial li…

AI-Driven Predictive Continuity

Leveraging AI to predict potential business disruptions and automatically activa…

Supply Chain Dependency Mapping

A process of visually representing supply chain nodes to identify critical depen…

Interconnected Risk BCM

A BCM approach assessing cascading effects of multiple, interconnected crises to…

Third-Party Risk Management BCM

An integrated strategy to manage operational disruption risks arising from relia…

Cyber Resilience BCM

An integrated approach combining cybersecurity and Business Continuity Managemen…

Digital Twins for Resilience

A dynamic virtual model of a physical system used to simulate, predict, and enha…

Adaptive Governance BCM

A resilience governance framework that dynamically adjusts BCPs to address emerg…

Tabletop Exercise Automation

The use of technology to automate the creation, execution, and documentation of …

Operational Resilience

An organization's ability to continue delivering critical operations through sev…

Scenario Planning Analytics

A method using data analytics and AI to simulate and evaluate potential future r…

Digital Operational Resilience Act

An EU regulation strengthening the ICT risk management capabilities of financial…

SELF DRIVE Act 2026

A proposed U.S. federal framework to regulate autonomous vehicles, superseding s…

Security-by-Design Automotive

An approach integrating cybersecurity into every phase of the vehicle developmen…

OTA Security Automotive

Ensuring the security of over-the-air (OTA) vehicle software updates, encompassi…

ISO SAE 21434 Amendment

A revision to the international automotive cybersecurity standard, enhancing sup…

V2X Anomaly Detection

A system that identifies and flags abnormal or malicious signals within Vehicle-…

CSMS Cybersecurity Management System Auto

A management system required by UN R155, ensuring cybersecurity throughout the v…

Authorised Self-Driving Entity

A legal entity certified by a regulatory body to commercially deploy self-drivin…

Federal AV Framework

A U.S. federal policy framework providing guidance for the safe development and …

GDPR Data IP

Intellectual property rights and compliance issues concerning personal data unde…

Sustainability Reporting IP

The obligation to disclose sustainability-related intangible assets, such as R&D…

Trademark Modernization Act

A U.S. federal law to streamline the trademark registration process and combat f…

IP Monetization

The process of converting intellectual property rights into revenue streams or e…

Non-Practicing Entities

Entities that hold patents but do not manufacture or sell products, primarily ea…

Patent Portfolio Optimization

A strategic process of managing patent assets to align with business goals, maxi…

AI Copyright

The legal framework governing ownership and protection of creative works generat…

Drug Patent Term Restoration

A system to compensate for patent term lost during a drug's regulatory review pr…