AI Glossary

AI regulation

Also called AI governance

What does “AI regulation” mean?

AI regulation: Laws, rules and official guidance that govern how AI systems are built, sold and used. Approaches vary widely: some jurisdictions pass comprehensive AI laws, others rely on existing consumer, privacy and anti-discrimination law, sector rules or voluntary commitments. The landscape is changing quickly and differs by country and state.

AI regulation visual guide: Laws, rules and official guidance that govern how AI systems are built, sold and used. Approaches vary widely: some jurisdictions pass comprehensive AI laws, others rely on existing consumer, privacy and anti-discrimination law, sector rules or voluntary commitments. The landscape is changing quickly and differs by country and state.
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What is an example of “AI regulation”?

A company selling an AI hiring tool internationally may face transparency duties in one market and bias-audit requirements in another.