AI Policy Tracker
A country-by-country overview of AI regulations, frameworks, and government strategies across Asia-Pacific.
China
World's most regulated AI market with binding rules on algorithms, deepfakes, and generative AI.
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Japan
Principles-based approach emphasising innovation and human-centric values with non-binding guidelines.
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South Korea
Pursuing an AI Basic Act with dedicated ethics committee and strong industry focus.
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India
Evolving governance with advisory frameworks and new rules on deepfakes and AI content.
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Singapore
Comprehensive AI governance led by Model AI Governance Framework and AI Verify Foundation.
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Indonesia
National AI Strategy (Stranas KA) published with ethical guidelines and sector-specific plans.
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Vietnam
National AI strategy through 2030 with ambitions to become a regional hub.
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Thailand
Published AI Ethics Guidelines with focus on healthcare, agriculture, and government services.
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Australia
Voluntary AI Ethics Principles with consultations on mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI.
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Taiwan
Leveraging semiconductor leadership while drafting AI Basic Law and ethics guidelines.
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Malaysia
National AI Roadmap (AI-Rmap) launched with ethics principles and MDEC leadership.
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Philippines
Developing AI governance through DICT with a proposed AI Development Authority act.
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New Zealand
Algorithm Charter and public sector AI guidance while developing broader AI policy.
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Hong Kong
Promoting AI hub status with ethical AI framework guidance from regulators.
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Recent Policy Updates
China releases updated AI Safety Governance Framework with binding provisions for foundation models.
ChinaSingapore launches AI Verify 2.0, an open-source toolkit for responsible AI testing.
SingaporeAustralia publishes draft mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems.
AustraliaSouth Korea's National Assembly advances AI Basic Act to committee stage.
South KoreaThailand issues updated AI Ethics Guidelines covering generative AI applications.
ThailandIndonesia's BRIN publishes sector-specific AI ethics guidelines for healthcare and finance.
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