The legal frameworks and regulations established to oversee the advancement and application of artificial intelligence technology are known as AI regulations.These rules address privacy, security, and responsibility in addition to ensuring that AI is utilized responsibly, transparently, and securely across national boundaries.Through General Assembly resolutions and the Global Digital Compact, the United Nations established a comprehensive framework for AI governance that includes a Scientific Panel and a Global Dialogue. By promoting international collaboration and overcoming digital divides for secure and reliable AI, this framework aims to guarantee that AI development is in line with human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.The UK’s existing legal framework covers AI even if there isn’t a separate AI regulation.As of right now, the US lacks comprehensive government AI legislation.Rather, there are several state laws. Laws regulating the use of “companion chatbots” have been passed by a number of states.The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) IndiaAI Mission’s India AI Governance Guidelines provide a thorough roadmap for the ethical and responsible application of AI in all Indian industries.The first comprehensive legislative framework on artificial intelligence in the world is the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying forth harmonized guidelines on AI).In order to balance innovation with strict controls on content, data security, and national interests, China is rapidly developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for AI. The “Act on Promotion of Research and Development and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence-Related Technologies” was ratified by the Japanese Parliament on May 28, 2025, establishing a national law to promote and lightly regulate AI.
