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AI policy updates, February 2025

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Summary

February 2025: 4 AI policy changes recorded across 4 jurisdictions, of which one instrument entered into force, one was rated urgent. Each is dated, links to its official source, and shows what it means in practice.

Changes
4
Jurisdictions
4
Entered into force
1
Urgent or high impact
1

Last updated · most recent change 14 Feb 2025

All changes (4)

Switzerland Routine Adopted

Swiss Federal Council chooses sector rules and the Council of Europe convention over an AI act

The Federal Council decided to ratify the Council of Europe Framework Convention and implement it through targeted sector-specific changes plus self-regulation, with a consultation draft due by the end of 2026.

Practical impact: Swiss organisations will not face a horizontal AI law; transparency, data-protection and non-discrimination amendments are the ones to watch.

Federal Council AI regulatory approach (2025) Federal Council wants to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on AI Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
United Kingdom Routine

AI Playbook published, superseding the Generative AI Framework for HMG

Milestone recorded for Artificial Intelligence Playbook for the UK Government (United Kingdom): AI Playbook published, superseding the Generative AI Framework for HMG. Recorded from the official source listed.

Artificial Intelligence Playbook for the UK Government AI Playbook published, superseding the Generative AI Framework for HMG Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
European Union Urgent at the time Partially applicable

EU AI Act prohibited practices and AI-literacy duties start to apply

Chapters I and II of the AI Act became applicable, banning the Article 5 practices and requiring providers and deployers to ensure AI literacy under Article 4. The Commission published guidelines on prohibited practices on 4 February 2025.

Practical impact: Prohibited-use screening and staff AI training are now legal requirements for anyone using AI in the EU.

EU AI Act Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, Article 113(a) Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)

Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.