Artificial Intelligence Policy Tracker

AI policy updates

AI policy updates

Summary

The last 90 days: 242 AI policy changes recorded across 3 jurisdictions, of which 1 concerned binding law, 4 were rated high impact. Each is dated, links to its official source, and shows what it means in practice.

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Last updated · most recent change 7 Nov 2026

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Australia Routine

Preceding consultation on mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI opened (government later chose not to proceed with them)

Milestone recorded for National AI Plan (Australia): Preceding consultation on mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI opened (government later chose not to proceed with them). Recorded from the official source listed.

National AI Plan Preceding consultation on mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI opened (government later chose not to proceed with them) Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Australia High at the time Voluntary standard

Australia releases a Voluntary AI Safety Standard and consults on mandatory guardrails

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources published ten voluntary guardrails and a proposals paper on mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI, with consultation to 4 October 2024.

Practical impact: Australian organisations gained a concrete voluntary baseline aligned with ISO/IEC 42001 and the NIST AI RMF.

Australian Voluntary AI Safety Standard Voluntary AI Safety Standard Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Malaysia Routine

National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics issued under the roadmap

Milestone recorded for National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 (Malaysia): National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics issued under the roadmap. Recorded from the official source listed.

National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics issued under the roadmap Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Illinois (United States) High at the time Adopted

Illinois makes discriminatory AI in employment a civil-rights violation

Public Act 103-0804 amended the Human Rights Act so that using AI with a discriminatory effect in employment decisions, or zip codes as a proxy, is a violation, with notice duties; effective 1 January 2026.

Practical impact: Illinois employers must test AI hiring and HR tools for discriminatory effect and notify employees before 2026.

Illinois HB 3773 (AI in employment, Human Rights Act amendment) HB 3773 / Public Act 103-0804 Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Brazil Routine

PBIA proposal presented at the 5th National CT&I Conference

Milestone recorded for Plano Brasileiro de Inteligência Artificial 2024-2028 (Brazil): PBIA proposal presented at the 5th National CT&I Conference. Recorded from the official source listed.

Plano Brasileiro de Inteligência Artificial 2024-2028 PBIA proposal presented at the 5th National CT&I Conference Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
European Union Urgent at the time Adopted

EU AI Act published in the Official Journal

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 was published in the Official Journal, fixing its entry into force for 1 August 2024 and starting the phased application clock under Article 113.

Practical impact: Every organisation supplying or using AI in the EU can now plan against fixed dates.

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

Concept paper published for comments on MoCIT website (21 Asar 2081)

Milestone recorded for Concept Paper on the Use and Practice of Artificial Intelligence in Nepal (Nepal): Concept paper published for comments on MoCIT website (21 Asar 2081). Recorded from the official source listed.

Concept Paper on the Use and Practice of Artificial Intelligence in Nepal Concept paper published for comments on MoCIT website (21 Asar 2081) Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Tennessee (United States) Routine In force

Tennessee ELVIS Act takes effect, protecting voice against AI cloning

The Act added voice to the right of publicity and created liability for tools primarily designed to produce unauthorised voice or likeness.

Practical impact: Providers of voice-cloning tools and users of synthetic voices need authorisation for identifiable individuals in Tennessee.

Tennessee ELVIS Act HB 2091 (ELVIS Act) Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
African Union Routine

Adopted by African ICT and Communications Ministers (virtual session, 11-13 June 2024)

Milestone recorded for Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy (African Union): Adopted by African ICT and Communications Ministers (virtual session, 11-13 June 2024). Recorded from the official source listed.

Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy Adopted by African ICT and Communications Ministers (virtual session, 11-13 June 2024) Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Hong Kong SAR Routine Guidance

Hong Kong PCPD publishes the Model Personal Data Protection Framework for AI

The Privacy Commissioner issued recommendations for organisations procuring and deploying AI with personal data, covering governance, risk assessment and human oversight, model customisation and stakeholder communication.

Practical impact: Voluntary, but the PCPD checks against it in compliance reviews; organisations should set up an AI governance committee and risk-based oversight.

PCPD Model Personal Data Protection Framework for AI (2024) Artificial Intelligence: Model Personal Data Protection Framework Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
United Arab Emirates Routine

Charter issued (Cabinet approval) per UAE Legislation portal

Milestone recorded for The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (United Arab Emirates): Charter issued (Cabinet approval) per UAE Legislation portal. Recorded from the official source listed.

The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Charter issued (Cabinet approval) per UAE Legislation portal Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Singapore Routine Voluntary standard

Singapore publishes the Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI

IMDA and the AI Verify Foundation released a generative-AI companion to the Model AI Governance Framework with nine governance dimensions including accountability, incident reporting and content provenance.

Practical impact: Generative-AI developers and deployers in Singapore have a reference set of expected practices.

Singapore Model AI Governance Framework Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Council of Europe High at the time Adopted

Council of Europe adopts the first binding international treaty on AI

The Committee of Ministers adopted the Framework Convention on AI and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS 225); it opened for signature on 5 September 2024 with the EU, UK, US and others signing.

Practical impact: Ratifying states must ensure AI activities respect human rights, with risk and impact assessment and remedies; companies feel it through national implementation.

Framework Convention on AI (CETS 225) Framework Convention on AI (CETS No. 225) Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Colorado (United States) High at the time Adopted

Colorado signs the first US state law on algorithmic discrimination

Governor Polis signed SB 24-205, creating duties of reasonable care for developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems used in consequential decisions, originally effective 1 February 2026.

Practical impact: Organisations making consequential decisions about Colorado residents should begin scoping risk programmes and impact assessments.

Colorado AI Act SB24-205 Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Chile Routine

Bill entered the Chamber of Deputies by presidential message

Milestone recorded for Proyecto de ley que regula los sistemas de inteligencia artificial, Boletín 16821-19 (Chile): Bill entered the Chamber of Deputies by presidential message. Recorded from the official source listed.

Proyecto de ley que regula los sistemas de inteligencia artificial, Boletín 16821-19 Bill entered the Chamber of Deputies by presidential message Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)

OECD revises its AI Principles and the definition of an AI system

The OECD Council updated the Recommendation to reflect general-purpose and generative AI, misinformation and environmental sustainability, and adopted a revised definition of an AI system used by the EU AI Act and other laws.

Practical impact: The revised definition is the reference for scoping AI systems across jurisdictions.

OECD AI Principles (Recommendation on AI) OECD/LEGAL/0449 Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Utah (United States) High at the time In force

Utah AI Policy Act takes effect with generative-AI disclosure duties

SB 149 became effective, requiring disclosure of generative-AI interaction on request in consumer transactions and proactively in regulated occupations, and creating the Office of AI Policy and a learning laboratory.

Practical impact: Businesses using chatbots with Utah consumers need disclosure processes; the 2025 amendments narrowed the duty to high-risk interactions.

Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (SB 149) SB 149 Artificial Intelligence Amendments Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)

UN General Assembly adopts its first resolution on safe, secure and trustworthy AI

Resolution A/RES/78/265, adopted by consensus with more than 120 co-sponsors, encourages states to promote trustworthy AI for sustainable development and to develop governance frameworks.

Practical impact: Non-binding, but it anchors AI governance in the UN system and led to the 2025 scientific panel and global dialogue.

UN General Assembly resolution 78/265 on safe, secure and trustworthy AI A/RES/78/265 Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
India Routine

Union Cabinet approves the IndiaAI Mission, operationalising national AI investment

Milestone recorded for National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (India): Union Cabinet approves the IndiaAI Mission, operationalising national AI investment. Recorded from the official source listed.

National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Union Cabinet approves the IndiaAI Mission, operationalising national AI investment Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Indonesia Routine

Circular Letter No. 9/2023 on AI Ethics signed by the Minister

Milestone recorded for Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (Indonesia): Circular Letter No. 9/2023 on AI Ethics signed by the Minister. Recorded from the official source listed.

Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial Circular Letter No. 9/2023 on AI Ethics signed by the Minister Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
International organisations (OECD, UNESCO, UN, G7, ISO) Routine Voluntary standard

ISO/IEC 42001, the first AI management-system standard, is published

ISO and IEC published ISO/IEC 42001:2023, a certifiable management-system standard for organisations developing, providing or using AI, with lifecycle controls in Annex A.

Practical impact: Organisations can certify AI governance; procurement and regulators increasingly reference it as evidence.

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI management system ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)
Israel Routine Adopted

Israel adopts a sector-based, risk-based national AI regulation and ethics policy

The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Justice published Israel's AI policy, preferring sector regulation and soft tools over a horizontal law, with common ethical principles and a coordination centre.

Practical impact: Organisations in Israel should expect sector regulators, not a single AI law, to set requirements.

AI regulation and ethics policy (2023) Israel's Policy on Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Ethics Verified (reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt; a factual check against the official source, not a legal review)

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