| Country | Legislation | Link to Legislation | Link to article |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | On the 1st of August 2024 the EU AI Act officially came into force. On the 12th of July, 2024, the EU AI Act, Regulation 2024/1689 was published in the EU official journal. This established the first comprehensive horizontal legal framework for the regulation of AI within the EU. | EU AI Act, Regulation 2024/1689 | EU AI ACT |
| Brazil | On May 3rd, 2023, Brazil proposed The Bill of Law No. 2338/2023 . It has still not been enacted and is currently with the Brazilian Senate pending review. | The Bill No. 2338/2023the Bill of Law No. 2,338/2023 Further guidance | Brazil- Bill o |
| Canada | In June 2022, the Government of Canada tabled the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act ,AIDA, as part of the C-27, the Digital charter implementation act 2022. The Government intends to build on this framework through an open and transparent regulatory development process. | C-27 | Brazil - Bill on the use of AI |
| The United Kingdom | In March 2023, the UK Government published its AI Regulation White paper setting out its pro-innovation approach to AI Regulation. This set out 5 principles for regulators to interpret and apply. In June 2023 the UK published initial guidance on generative AI. The Generative AI framework is intended to be an incomplete document which can be added to as the technology in this area develops. In February 2024, the UK Government published a policy paper which provided guidance to regulators on actions they can take to implement the White Paper. On the 13th of January 2025, the Government published its AI Action Plan, alongside this the y also published their response to the report outlining their projected next steps. | UK White Paper on AI regulation Generative AI framework Policy paper- Implementing principles | UK- Pro innovation approach UK- Generative AI framework for HMGPolicy Paper Article |
| China | On July 20th 2017, the Chinese government set out its vision for the development of AI in China when it published its Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan. On the 1st of October 2020 Chinas first provincial law on the development of AI took effect. On July 13th 2023, the Provisional Administrative measures on Generative Artificial Intelligence Services was published by the Chinese Government. On the 15th of August 2023 the rules officially came into force. | Next generation Artificial Intelligence plan October 2020- provincial law on the development of AI The Provisional Administrative Measures of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services | China's Interim Measures for Generative AI- 2023 |
| Australia | In 2019 the Australian federal Government announced its voluntary AI ethics framework to guide the responsible development of AI. In 2021 the Australian Government issues its AI Action Plan In June 2023, the Australian Government held a public consultation on the "Safe and responsible AI in Australia." This consultation paper set out the methods Australia should take to ensure the safety of AI. On the 17th of January 2024, the Australian Government released it's interim response to the 2023 consultation paper, "Safe and responsible AI in Australia", In 2024, the Australian Government issued its AI Safety Standard which builds upon the previous consultation paper, "Safe and responsible AI" There is currently no applicable law regulating the use of AI. However, the Australian Government has issued guidance. | ||
| The United States of America | On October 30th 2023, the Biden administration issued an executive order on safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of AI. (E.O.) 14110. This Executive Order directs 50 federal entities to engage in 50 specific actions to implement guidance. Multilateral agreements- Council of Europe Framework Convention Executive Orders- State level- Colorado AI Act Specific sectors- Illonois House Bill 3733 Acts- AI Training Acts National AI Initiative Act AI in Gov Act Drafts- AI Consent Act AI Transparency in Elections Act Algorithmic accountability Act Content Origin Protection and Integrity from edited and deepfaked media act Digital platform commission act No fakes Act of 2024 Protect elections from deceptive AI Act Protecting consumers from Deceptive AI Act Non-Binding Frameworks: Blueprint- AI Bill of Rights National Institute of standards and technology AI risk management framework Guidance for regulation of AI Application | AI Bill of Rights Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 The Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Bill | Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 |
| Russia | On the 1st of July 2020, Russia introduced a new "AI law" This established a legal framework for the development of AI technology for a period of 5 years. Ending on the 1st of July 2025. On October 26th 2021, a Russian Code of Ethics was signed by 7 organisations. "Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: The beginning of a trust" This Code of Ethics has become part of the Artificial Intelligence federal project and the Strategy for the Development of the Information Society for 2017-2030. | Russian AI law Russian AI law | Russia - AI Law |
| France | There is currently no regulatory framework on AI. However, as an EU member the EU AI act will have direct effect in France. Despite this, France will likely publish guidance on a sector-specific basis. | In 2017, France published its "National AI Strategy." The report is divided into 2 phases: Phase 1 Phase 2:<PDF- Phase 2 Generative AI Report Making France an AI Powerhouse | |
| Germany | In November 2018, the German Federal Government launched its "National AI strategy" In November 2019, the German Federal Government then published an interim report which outlined which measures have been implemented following the National AI strategy. In December 2020, the German Federal Government then published an updated AI strategy. This set out concrete measures to be implemented by 2022. As Germany is a member of the EU, the EU AI Act, 2024, has direct effect. | 2018- National AI strategy 2019- interim report 2020-updated AI strategy r | 2020- AI strategy |
| Switzerland | There are currently no regulations of AI in Switzerland. On the 22nd November 2023, the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications were instructed to prepare a report on the possible regulations of AI. This is expected to be released towards the end of 2024. | ||
| India | There are currently no laws regulating AI in India. However committee's have been developed to promote AI and develop a policy framework. In 2018, the Indian Government released the AI strategy. In 2021 the Principles of Responsible AI were released. In March 2024, the National AI Mission was approved by cabinet. In 2023, MEITY's AI report outlines 7 pillars for strategic development. | AI strategy Principles for Responsible AI Part 2- Principles for Responsible AI MEITY's report | MEITY's report |
| Japan | On the 19th of April 2024, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) issued the “AI Guidelines for Business Ver1.0.” | AI Guidelines for Business Ver1.0 | AI Guidelines for Business Ver1.0 |
| Indonesia | In August 2020, Indonesia published its National AI strategy (Stratnas AI) This aims to implement the Vision Indonesia 2024. | AI National Strategy- 2020 | AI National Strategy- 2020 |
| Egypt | In November 2019, the National Council for AI developed the National AI Strategy. This built upon work carried out by independent experts. | Egypt's National AI Strategy | Egypt's National AI Strategy 2019 |
| Argentina | On the 28th of April 2023, Argentina released its National Artificial Intelligence Plan. On June 1st 2023 Argentina released "Recommendations for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” under Disposition No. 2/2023" In 2019, Argentina also developed guidelines to encourage the use of AI in public sectors. In 2021, Argentina also signed UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. In August 2024, Argentina began debating legislation to regulate AI. | Resolution 2/2023 Recommendations for Trustworthy AI | |
| Bangladesh | Published its National AI Strategy for between the period of 2019-2024. This is part of wider efforts such as "Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041" | National AI Strategy Bangladesh AI Strategy | |
| United Arab Emirates | In October 2017, the UAE government published its "National AI Strategy" The UAE has published a variety of policy guidance: In April 2019, the UAE published its AI "Adoption Guidelines in Government Sectors" On March 18th 2021, the UAE published its "AI Ethics, Principles and Guidance" In April 2023, the UAE launched its "Generative AI Guide" | National Strategy for AI National Programme for AIAI Ethics, Principles and Guidance Generative AI Guide AI Adoption Guidelines in Government Services | National AI Strategy- 2017 |
| Chile | In 2021, Chile introduced its "National Strategy and Action plan for AI" In May 2024, Chile also introduced a draft piece of legislation on the regulation of AI. This is not yet enacted. | National Strategy and Action Plan for AIDraft Legislation | |
| Tunisia | In 2018, Tunisia released its National AI Strategy. | Tunisia National AI Strategy | |
| Senegal | In 2023, Senegal released its National AI Strategy. | Senegal National AI Strategy | |
| Mauritius | In November 2018, Mauritius released its National AI Strategy. | Mauritius National AI Strategy | |
| Rwanda | In April 2023 Rwanda released its National AI Policy. | Rwanda National AI Policy | |
| Benin | In 2023, Benin released its National AI Strategy. | Benin National AI Strategy | |
| Finland | In 2017, Finland released its National AI Strategy, titled "Finland's Age of Artificial Intelligence." In 2018, Finland released its policy report, 'Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.' In 2019, Finland also released its policy report, 'Leading the way into the age of Artificial Intelligence.' | Finland's Age of Artificial Intelligence. Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Leading the way into the age of Artificial Intelligence | |
| Italy | In 2024, Italy released its National AI Strategy. This is set to run from 2024-2026 | Italian National AI Strategy | |