Country-by-Country Guide

Global AI Regulations
and Frameworks

A comprehensive guide for legal, policy, and GRC teams navigating the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence governance worldwide.

AI Regulations by Country

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Comprehensive Laws
Emerging Frameworks
Developing Policies

Europe(5 countries)

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European Union

EU AI Act in force with phased obligations, risk‑based, with prohibitions and high‑risk requirements.

Comprehensive Laws
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France

Supporting EU AI Act implementation with national complementary measures and innovation initiatives.

Emerging Framework
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Germany

AI standardization roadmap with focus on trustworthy AI and innovation-friendly regulation.

Emerging Framework
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Sweden

Guidance on GDPR and AI with focus on public sector applications and digital innovation.

Developing Policies
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United Kingdom

Regulator‑led, sector‑based approach with non‑statutory principles while delaying a single AI bill.

Emerging Framework
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North America(2 countries)

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Canada

Using codes and federal directives while the core AI bill stalled, with a national safety institute underway.

Emerging Framework
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United States

Executive‑order‑driven federal policy with agency rules, sector laws and state AI/ADM statutes.

Emerging Framework
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Asia(13 countries)

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Bangladesh

National AI strategy with ethics integration supporting Digital Bangladesh.

Developing Policies
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China

Comprehensive AI‑related rules in force on algorithms, generative AI, deep synthesis and personal data.

Comprehensive Laws
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India

Pursuing sector‑aware, innovation‑friendly rules, with playbooks and upcoming digital law updates.

Emerging Framework
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Indonesia

National AI strategy and ethics guidance, with comprehensive legislation in the works.

Developing Policies
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Israel

Consultative, sandbox‑friendly approach with privacy guidance and sectoral emphasis.

Developing Policies
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Japan

Pro‑innovation, risk‑aware guidance aligned with G7/OECD, with sectoral laws and ministerial guidance.

Emerging Framework
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Saudi Arabia

Ambitious data‑and‑AI strategy with central authority and ecosystem investment to 2030.

Developing Policies
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Singapore

Toolkit‑heavy, industry‑friendly regime with testing, risk assessment, and model governance guidance.

Emerging Framework
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South Korea

Developing comprehensive AI law with rich guidance on privacy risks and synthetic data.

Emerging Framework
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Taiwan

AI Basic Act draft prioritizing innovation with parallel data protection and sectoral rules.

Developing Policies
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Thailand

AI ethics guidelines with focus on responsible development and digital economy growth.

Developing Policies
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United Arab Emirates

First AI ministry, national councils and programs to build an AI hub and cross‑sector policies.

Developing Policies
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Vietnam

AI and Big Data Standard with national strategy for digital transformation and innovation.

Developing Policies
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South America(5 countries)

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Argentina

Developing a national AI plan and public‑sector trust guidelines, moving toward EU‑style risk‑based law.

Developing Policies
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Brazil

Advancing a rights‑based AI bill alongside a national AI strategy and strong data protection regime.

Emerging Framework
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Chile

Operating under a 2021 national policy and moving toward risk‑based AI legislation.

Developing Policies
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Colombia

National strategy and public‑sector AI policy guided by expert mission work.

Developing Policies
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Peru

National AI and digital policies under development with data protection foundations.

Developing Policies
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Africa(3 countries)

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Egypt

Second‑edition national AI strategy with pillars for government use, capacity, and international cooperation.

Developing Policies
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Mauritius

National AI strategy with emphasis on digital transformation and data governance.

Developing Policies
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Nigeria

Pursuing national AI policy and trust frameworks to support innovation and governance.

Developing Policies
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Oceania(2 countries)

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Australia

Leaning on voluntary standards and impact tools while scoping binding rules for high‑risk AI.

Emerging Framework
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New Zealand

Principles‑led approach with upcoming biometrics code and sector guidance for generative AI.

Developing Policies

Global Overview: Key AI Frameworks and Regulations

The international community has produced several foundational frameworks to promote responsible AI. These frameworks influence national laws and offer guidance for both public and private sectors.

OECD AI Principles (2019)

First intergovernmental standard on AI, focusing on human-centered values and fairness.

UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics (2021)

Global framework for ethical AI development and deployment.

G7 Hiroshima AI Process (2023)

International cooperation on advanced AI systems and governance.

Council of Europe AI Convention (Draft)

First legally binding international treaty on AI governance.

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