AI Regulations

The African Union (AU) has recognized the immense potential of a robust digital economy to drive new business opportunities, enhance efficiency, and contribute to sustainable development across the continent.  In light of this, the AU has adopted the Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) for Africa 2020-2030 and operationalized the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), opening […]

Argentina has taken significant steps in the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure its development aligns with ethical, legal, and national development objectives. The country has approved the “Recommendations for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence,” providing a framework for ethical AI adoption within the public sector.  The Argentine Strategy for AI Development of 2019 aims to

The German Federal Government launched its National AI strategy, in November of 2018,  focusing on increasing competitiveness, responsible AI deployment, and societal integration.  The strategy emphasized ethical guidelines and specific recommendations for AI. Initiatives included providing funding from the Digital Pact for Schools program to improve digital infrastructure in schools, expanding the Learning Factories 4.0 initiative,

Introduction Singapore has adopted a balanced approach to AI governance to facilitate innovation while safeguarding consumer interests, serving as a global reference point. The country has developed AI Verify, a testing framework and software toolkit comprising 11 AI ethics principles, allowing organizations to validate their AI systems’ performance. The toolkit helps conduct technical tests and

China implemented some of the world’s earliest and most detailed regulations for artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on recommendation algorithms, synthetically generated images, and AI chatbots. These regulations aim to reshape the technology’s deployment within China and globally, impacting exports and research networks. Despite international skepticism, these regulations are significant and offer valuable insights for global

The Canadian government has been actively involved in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure its responsible and ethical use. Over the years, several developments have taken place, with various initiatives and policies being implemented to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. Here is a year-wise breakdown of some key developments in Canada’s AI

The government announced its commitment to establish the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation – a major new advisory body that will investigate and advise on how we govern the use of data and data-enabled technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The CDEI, a government-sponsored independent organization, is extremely important in providing guidance to corporations, the

AI regulation in the USA began to take shape in 2016 when a significant report titled “Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence” was published by the “White House Office of Science and Technology Policy” (OSTP). This report marked a pivotal moment in acknowledging and addressing the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. The “National

Europe is considered to be the world leader not only in manufacturing professional robots but also in governing AI technologies in an efficient manner.  The European Commission adopted an ‘AI Strategy’ in 2017 to relinquish its vision for AI. Further, the EU passed a resolution in February, 2017 containing suggestions to the Commission on “Civil

In 2017, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry established The Task Force on AI (AI Task Force), to provide strategic direction and suggestions for the growth and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. The AI Task Force released its report titled “India: The AI Century” in 2018 which summarizes a roadmap for India’s AI