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AI Policy Tracker

A country-by-country overview of AI regulations, frameworks, and government strategies across Asia-Pacific.

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China

Active

World's most regulated AI market with binding rules on algorithms, deepfakes, and generative AI.

Key regulation: Interim Measures for Generative AI
Lead body: CAC / MIIT
Last updated: Mar 2026

Key regulations

Interim Measures for Generative AIAlgorithm Recommendation RegulationsDeep Synthesis RegulationsAI Safety Governance Framework
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Japan

Active

Principles-based approach emphasising innovation and human-centric values with non-binding guidelines.

Key regulation: AI Guidelines for Business
Lead body: Cabinet Office / METI
Last updated: Feb 2026

Key regulations

AI Strategy 2022Social Principles of Human-Centric AIAI Guidelines for Business
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South Korea

Active

Pursuing an AI Basic Act with dedicated ethics committee and strong industry focus.

Key regulation: AI Basic Act (draft)
Lead body: MSIT / PIPC
Last updated: Jan 2026

Key regulations

AI Basic Act (draft)PIPA AI amendmentsNational AI Ethics Standards
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Singapore

Active

Comprehensive AI governance led by Model AI Governance Framework and AI Verify Foundation.

Key regulation: Model AI Governance Framework
Lead body: IMDA / Smart Nation
Last updated: Feb 2026

Key regulations

Model AI Governance FrameworkAI Verify FoundationAdvisory Council on AI Ethics

Recent Policy Updates

Mar 2026

China releases updated AI Safety Governance Framework with binding provisions for foundation models.

China
Feb 2026

Singapore launches AI Verify 2.0, an open-source toolkit for responsible AI testing.

Singapore
Feb 2026

Australia publishes draft mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI systems.

Australia
Jan 2026

South Korea's National Assembly advances AI Basic Act to committee stage.

South Korea
Jan 2026

Thailand issues updated AI Ethics Guidelines covering generative AI applications.

Thailand
Dec 2025

Indonesia's BRIN publishes sector-specific AI ethics guidelines for healthcare and finance.

Indonesia
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