AI Regulation
Also known as: AI Governance, AI Policy, AI Law
Legal frameworks, policies, and standards governing the development and deployment of artificial intelligence systems.
AI regulation encompasses the laws, rules, and standards that govern how AI systems are built, deployed, and operated.
Major Frameworks
| Region | Framework | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EU | AI Act | In force (2024) |
| US | Executive Order 14110 | Active (2023) |
| China | Multiple regulations | Active |
| UK | Pro-innovation approach | Evolving |
Risk-Based Approaches
The EU AI Act categorizes AI by risk:
- Unacceptable: Banned (social scoring, manipulation)
- High-risk: Strict requirements (hiring, credit, law enforcement)
- Limited: Transparency obligations (chatbots)
- Minimal: No specific rules (spam filters)
Key Requirements
- Risk assessments and documentation
- Human oversight mechanisms
- Transparency and explainability
- Data governance standards
- Conformity assessments
Challenges
- Keeping pace with technology
- Balancing innovation and safety
- Global coordination
- Enforcement mechanisms
- Defining “AI” precisely