AI plan for Wales: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
AI Cymru: Shaping a Smarter, Fairer, More Prosperous Wales (AI plan for Wales)
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In brief
AI plan for Wales is a non-binding national strategy of Wales (United Kingdom), issued by Welsh Government. Its current status is adopted. The Welsh Government, public services and economy. A plan built on four pillars (economic growth, educating Wales, equitable delivery, excellence and trust) with a Welsh Government Office for AI and a Strategic AI Advisory Group.
- Jurisdiction
- Wales (United Kingdom)
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Welsh Government
- Official source
- AI plan for Wales
- Verification
- Pending review · source-linked, checked 15 Oct 2026
What is AI plan for Wales?
A plan built on four pillars (economic growth, educating Wales, equitable delivery, excellence and trust) with a Welsh Government Office for AI and a Strategic AI Advisory Group. It proposes no legislation.
Status note: Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it.
Who does it apply to?
The Welsh Government, public services and economy.
Welsh public bodies and organisations taking part in its programmes.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
- Risk categories
- Not classified by the instrument
- AI system types
- Generative AI system
When do the requirements apply?
Published November 2025.
The gov.wales landing page says 12 November 2025; the document and press release say 18 November 2025.
Official sources
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AI plan for Wales
Welsh Government · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “AI plan for Wales” [AIPT-POL-0199, record version 1, not yet verified]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0199 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0199: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: AI plan for Wales, Welsh Government, https://www.gov.wales/ai-plan-for-wales.
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title = {{AI plan for Wales}},
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url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/uk-wales-ai-plan},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 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 October 2026 sub-national research round. Recorded on 15 October 2026 from search-engine extracts of the official pages listed; the official text could not be opened from the research environment, so every date and duty here is pending review against it. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI plan for Wales in force?
Not yet. AI plan for Wales has been adopted.
Is AI plan for Wales legally binding?
No. AI plan for Wales is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does AI plan for Wales apply to?
The Welsh Government, public services and economy.
When does AI plan for Wales apply?
Published November 2025.
Where is the official text of AI plan for Wales?
The official text is published by Welsh Government at https://www.gov.wales/ai-plan-for-wales (AI plan for Wales). 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.