AI regulation and ethics policy (2023): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Israel's Policy on Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Ethics
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In brief
AI regulation and ethics policy (2023) is a non-binding policy of Israel, issued by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and Ministry of Justice. It was adopted on 17 December 2023. Guidance to government ministries and regulators; no direct obligations on organisations.
- Jurisdiction
- Israel
- Instrument type
- Policy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and Ministry of Justice
- Adopted
- 17 December 2023
- Official source
- Israel's Policy on AI Regulation and Ethics
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is AI regulation and ethics policy (2023)?
Adopted in December 2023 after public consultation, the policy sets Israel's approach: sector-specific regulation by existing regulators, a risk-based approach, preference for soft tools (standards, self-regulation, sandboxes) over binding rules at this stage, alignment with OECD principles, and common ethical principles (growth and sustainable development, human-centricity, equality, transparency, safety, accountability, privacy). It establishes an AI policy coordination centre and an expert advisory forum.
Who does it apply to?
Guidance to government ministries and regulators; no direct obligations on organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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Israel's Policy on AI Regulation and Ethics
Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology · 17 Dec 2023 · Tier 1 source
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AIPolicyTracker (2026). “AI regulation and ethics policy (2023)” [AIPT-POL-0107, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0107 (accessed 4 November 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Israel's Policy on AI Regulation and Ethics, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, https://www.gov.il/en/pages/ai_2023.
BibTeX
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title = {{AI regulation and ethics policy (2023)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/israel-ai-regulation-and-ethics-policy-2023}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/israel-ai-regulation-and-ethics-policy-2023},
urldate = {2026-11-04},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 4 November 2026}
}
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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 regulation and ethics policy (2023) in force?
Not yet. AI regulation and ethics policy (2023) has been adopted (17 December 2023).
Is AI regulation and ethics policy (2023) legally binding?
No. AI regulation and ethics policy (2023) is a policy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does AI regulation and ethics policy (2023) apply to?
Guidance to government ministries and regulators; no direct obligations on organisations.
Where is the official text of AI regulation and ethics policy (2023)?
The official text is published by Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology at https://www.gov.il/en/pages/ai_2023 (Israel's Policy on AI Regulation and Ethics). 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.