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AI policy updates, January 2025

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Summary

January 2025: 6 AI policy changes recorded across 5 jurisdictions, of which one instrument entered into force, 2 concerned binding law, one was rated high impact. Each is dated, links to its official source, and shows what it means in practice.

Changes
6
Jurisdictions
5
Entered into force
1
Urgent or high impact
1

Last updated · most recent change 23 Jan 2025

All changes (6)

United States Routine

EO 14179 orders an AI action plan within 180 days

Milestone recorded for Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan (United States): EO 14179 orders an AI action plan within 180 days. Recorded from the official source listed; details to be expanded by a reviewer.

Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan EO 14179 orders an AI action plan within 180 days Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
United States High In force

US Executive Order 14179 sets a new federal AI policy after EO 14110 was revoked

Three days after Executive Order 14148 revoked the 2023 "Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI" order, EO 14179 directed an AI Action Plan within 180 days and a review of prior agency actions.

Practical impact: Federal AI requirements derived from EO 14110 were placed under review; vendors should check what agencies still require.

EO 14179 Executive Order 14179 Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
South Korea Routine

Promulgated as Act No. 20676

Milestone recorded for Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of a Foundation for Trust (South Korea): Promulgated as Act No. 20676. Recorded from the official source listed; details to be expanded by a reviewer.

Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of a Foundation for Trust Promulgated as Act No. 20676 Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Kenya Routine

Draft strategy released for public validation

Milestone recorded for Kenya Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2030 (Kenya): Draft strategy released for public validation. Recorded from the official source listed; details to be expanded by a reviewer.

Kenya Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2030 Draft strategy released for public validation Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
United Kingdom Routine

Action Plan and government response published

Milestone recorded for AI Opportunities Action Plan (United Kingdom): Action Plan and government response published. Recorded from the official source listed; details to be expanded by a reviewer.

AI Opportunities Action Plan Action Plan and government response published Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)

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