A list of countries and respective entities/organizations and their political stance and/or laws pertaining to AI development and usage.
A list of countries and respective entities/organizations and their political stance and/or laws pertaining to AI development and usage.
| Country/Entity | Law or Policy | General Outcome | Enacted Date (MM/YYYY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | National AI Development Plan | Focuses on transparency around AI-gen content; long-term goal of AI leadership by 2030 | ??/2017 |
| China | Cybersecurity Law | Requires reviews of AI systems(?) and data localization | 01/2026 |
| China | Measures for Labelling AI-Generated and Synthetic Content | Requires platforms to detect AI-gen content, including audio, metadata, and even VR | 09/2025 |
| China | Draft AI Law (?) | Unsure if enacted. Would bind high-risk systems | 05/2024 |
| China | National Tech Committee 260 - AI Safety Governance Framework | Guidelines for ethical and secure development of AI technologies | 09/2024 |
| European Union | EU AI Act | "defines AI as a machine-based system that infers outputs from inputs to influence physical or virtual environments". Regulates based on a risk-focus framework | 08/2024 |
| Japan | Act on the Promotion of AI Research and Development | Non-binding framework for voluntary self-regulation. Focuses on R&D promotion for manufacturing, healthcare, and robotics | 06/2025 |
| Japan | Hiroshima Guiding Principles for Global AI Safety | — | ??/2023 |
| Singapore | — | World's first AI Model Governance. 2024 goals for generative AI in financial services (?). Encourages organizations implementing responsible AI practices. | ??/2019 |
| United Kingdom | "Pro-Innovation Policy" | Data center expansion, tech hub development. Light compliance. | 03/2023 |
| United States | — | — | 12/2025 |
| United States / California | Disclosure requirement for certain AI applications | — | — |
| United States / Colorado | Regulation on automated decision systems | — | — |
| United States / SEC | Sector-specific guidelines | Addressed financial market risks, avoided binding regulations | 09/2024 |
| United States / Utah | Artificial Intelligence Policy Act | Require clear disclosures on generative AI consumer interaction | — |