AI Policy Tracker

Singapore has one of Asia's most comprehensive AI governance frameworks, led by the Model AI Governance Framework and IMDA's initiatives.

China has enacted binding regulations on algorithmic recommendations, deepfakes, and generative AI, making it the world's most regulated AI market.

South Korea is pursuing an AI Basic Act and has established a dedicated AI ethics committee. Strong focus on fostering AI industry while managing risks.

Japan takes a principles-based, non-binding approach to AI governance emphasising innovation and human-centric values.

Australia has released voluntary AI Ethics Principles and is consulting on mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI.

India's AI governance is evolving with advisory frameworks from NITI Aayog and new rules on deepfakes and AI-generated content.

Thailand has published AI Ethics Guidelines and a National AI Strategy focusing on healthcare, agriculture, and government services.

Vietnam has a national AI strategy through 2030 with ambitions to become a regional AI hub, but binding regulation is still nascent.

The Philippines is developing AI governance through DICT and has proposed an AI Development Authority act.

Indonesia has published a National AI Strategy (Stranas KA) and ethical AI guidelines, with plans for sector-specific regulation.

Malaysia launched the National AI Roadmap (AI-Rmap) and established AHAM to drive responsible AI adoption.

Taiwan has published AI guidelines and is leveraging its semiconductor leadership to position itself in global AI governance.

New Zealand applies its Algorithm Charter for government use of AI and is developing broader AI principles.

Hong Kong is developing an AI governance framework alongside its smart city strategy, led by OGCIO.

Bangladesh has a National AI Strategy focused on capacity building and leveraging AI for SDGs.

Pakistan's National AI Policy focuses on education, skills, and R&D but binding regulation is limited.