AI action plan 2024–2026: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Aðgerðaáætlun um gervigreind 2024–2026 (Action plan on artificial intelligence)
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In brief
AI action plan 2024–2026 is a non-binding national strategy of Iceland, issued by the Government of Iceland. Its current status is adopted. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Iceland
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Government of Iceland
- Official source
- Government of Iceland: AI policy
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is AI action plan 2024–2026?
The 2024–2026 action plan implements Iceland's AI policy with measures on AI in public services, the Icelandic language in AI systems, skills and research, ethics and security, and preparation for the EU AI Act.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Adoption date not established from the official source and left empty rather than estimated; the year in the title or summary is the best available indication. Reviewer to add the exact date with a source reference.
Official sources
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Government of Iceland: AI policy
Government of Iceland · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “AI action plan 2024–2026” [AIPT-POL-0088, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0088 (accessed 4 November 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0088: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: Government of Iceland: AI policy, Government of Iceland, https://www.stjornarradid.is/en/ministries/ministry-of-higher-education-science-and-innovation/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_aiactionplan20242026,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{AI action plan 2024–2026}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/iceland-ai-action-plan-2024-2026}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/iceland-ai-action-plan-2024-2026},
urldate = {2026-11-04},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 4 November 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI action plan 2024–2026 in force?
Not yet. AI action plan 2024–2026 has been adopted.
Is AI action plan 2024–2026 legally binding?
No. AI action plan 2024–2026 is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does AI action plan 2024–2026 apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of AI action plan 2024–2026?
The official text is published by Government of Iceland at https://www.stjornarradid.is/en/ministries/ministry-of-higher-education-science-and-innovation/ (Government of Iceland: AI policy). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.