Chad, like most of the countries on the African continent, is in an infant state when talking about digitization, and to date, very minimal to no information has been drafted that specifically relates to AI regulations. Several factors would probably limit the development of AI regulations in Chad: among them, low digital infrastructure, low levels of technological adoption, and other pressing socio-economic challenges.
Chad, having one of the lowest internet penetration rates in the world has a major hindrance to the acceptance and regulation of AI technologies. While the government of Chad does show interest in the realm of digital technologies, it has so far not made any public declarations or published any efforts targeted at AI and any existing digital policy framework for this country would more likely focus on basic ICT infrastructures and education rather than advanced technologies like AI.
Chad is a member of numerous regional organizations that have just started discussing AI and digital policy at the continental level, particularly through the African Union and these may feed into Chad’s approach to AI regulation. However, this is still in the early stages of discussion.
| Year | Regulation |
| 2014 | Malabo Convention |
| 2015 | Cyber-Security |
| 2015 | Data Protection Regulation |
| 2015 | The National Agency for Computer Security and Electronic Certification |