Which countries define artificial intelligence in law?

The decree defines artificial intelligence as machine-based systems making predictions, recommendations, or decisions for human-defined objectives.

• Argentina - Santa Fe - AI Adoption Protocol (2726/2025), Artículo 2°, inciso 1 — Decree, In Force
• Argentina - Buenos Aires - AI Guidelines (4/2025), Definitions — Regulation, In Force
• Argentina - AI Program Creation (14/25), Definitions — Regulation, In Force
• and 7 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

The Measures define anthropomorphic interaction services as sustained emotional interaction simulating human traits, thought and communication.

• China - Anthropomorphic AI Services Regulation, 第二条 — Regulation, In Force
• China - Generative AI Services Management, 第二十二条第（一）项 — Regulation, In Force
• China - Internet Information Synthesis Regulation, 第二十三条 — Regulation, In Force
• and 3 more

Status verified 2026-11-02

The Act defines artificial intelligence as technologies simulating human intelligence processes through algorithms and data processing.

• Iran National AI Organization, Definitions — Decree, In Force

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

The Act defines AI-related technologies as technologies replacing human cognitive, inferential and judgment abilities and associated processing systems.

• Japan - AI Research and Development Act (2025), 第二条 — Act, In Force
• Japan - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2021-06-11)
• Japan - AI Utilization Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, Adopted (from 2019-08-09)
• and 1 more

Status verified 2026-09-07

The law defines artificial intelligence as a functional capacity to imitate human cognitive functions.

• Kazakhstan - AI Regulation (2025), Статья 1, подпункт 3) — Act, In Force (Amended)
• Kazakhstan - AI Development Strategy (No. 592/2024), Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Kazakhstan AI Ethics Code, Definitions — Guideline, In Force

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-10

The text defines an AI system by its technical approaches and decision, recommendation or prediction outputs.

• Lithuania - AI Act Implementation (XV-106), Definitions — Act, In Force
• Lithuania - AI Development Action Plan, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• Lithuania - AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• and 2 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-10

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

It defines artificial intelligence as software or systems performing tasks otherwise requiring human intelligence.

• Peru - AI Interoperability for Foreign Affairs (07619), Definitions — Act, In Force
• Peru - AI Promotion Law (31814), Artículo 3, a) — Act, In Force
• Peru - AI Digital Labeling Bill (6524/2023), Artículo 2.2 — Bill, Proposed
• and 6 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-07

It defines artificial intelligence technology as computer systems or machines simulating human intelligence processes.

• Philippines - AI Campaign Content Prohibition (11064/2024), Article II, Definition 2 — Regulation, In Force
• Philippines - AI Development Regulation (HB 7396), Definitions — Bill, Under Review
• Philippines - National AI Research Center (HB 7983), Definitions — Bill, Under Review
• and 1 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

The Guide defines Generative AI as software generating content from user prompts.

• Singapore - Generative AI Use in Courts (Registrar's Circular No. 1/2024), Definitions — Regulation, In Force
• Singapore - Ethical AI Advisory Council, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Singapore - Personal Data in AI Systems, 1.2 — Guideline, In Force
• and 6 more

Status verified 2026-09-10

The Act defines AI as electronically implementing human intellectual abilities.

• South Korea AI Trust Framework Act, 제2조제1호 — Act, In Force (Amended)
• South Korea - Intelligent Robot Promotion Act (2008), Chapter I, Definitions — Act, In Force (Amended)
• South Korea - AI Industry Promotion (AIPTRXX/2022), 제2조제1호 — Bill, Proposed
• and 4 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-10-20

The Act defines artificial intelligence as autonomous systems using machine learning and algorithms to produce outputs.

• Taiwan AI Basic Act, Article 3 — Act, In Force
• Taiwan - AI Evaluation Centre, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Taiwan - AI Action Plan 2.0, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2026-12-31)

Status verified 2026-09-09

It defines a CSA Image Generator as AI models or software optimised or adapted to generate indecent child imagery.

• UK Crime and Policing Bill 2025, Definitions — Act, In Force
• United Kingdom - AI Security Institute, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• UK AI Safety Standards for Education, Definitions — Guideline, In Force (Amended)
• and 5 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

The order defines an LLM as a generative AI model trained on broad datasets to produce natural-language responses.

• US Federal Government Woke AI Prevention Order, Sec. 2(c) — Decree, In Force
• United States - AI Leadership Initiative (EO 13859), Sec. 9(a) — Decree, In Force
• United States - National AI Initiative (Pub. L. 116–283), § 9401(3) — Act, In Force
• and 19 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-08

The law defines artificial intelligence as the electronic performance of human intellectual capabilities.

• Vietnam AI Act 2025, Điều 3 khoản 1 — Act, In Force
• Vietnam - Da Nang - AI Initiative, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Vietnam - Smart City Development (243/KH-UBND), Definitions — Policy, In Force
• and 1 more

Status verified 2026-11-02

It states an AI-system definition based on a machine system pursuing human-defined objectives.

• Brazil - AI Strategy Amendment (4.979/2021), DIAGNÓSTICO — Decree, In Force
• Brazil - São Paulo - AI Surveillance Program (63.552/2024), Definitions — Decree, In Force
• Brazil - National AI Regulation (2.338/2023), Art. 4º, I — Bill, Under Review
• and 1 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

The policy defines an AI system as a computational system that infers from inputs to generate influential outputs.

• Chile - National AI Policy Update (12/2024), Definitions — Decree, In Force
• Chile AI Regulation Bill, Artículo 3, numeral 1 — Bill, Under Review
• Chile - AI Systems Regulation (Boletín 16821-19), I. ANTECEDENTES — Bill, Under Review
• and 5 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

The Regulation defines artificial intelligence as algorithm-based efficiency mimicking biological intelligence and human cognitive abilities.

• Ethiopia - AI Institute Establishment (510/2022), Article 2(1) — Regulation, In Force
• Ethiopia - National AI Policy (2024), Definitions — Policy, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-09

For implementation, ministries are instructed to treat AI broadly as including specified algorithmic and data-driven systems.

• Hungary - AI Social Awareness Measures (1405/2025), Definitions — Decree, In Force
• Hungary - International AI Cooperation (1404/2025), Definitions — Decree, In Force
• Hungary - National AI Strategy (1573/2020), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2020-09-09)

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The strategy states a definition of artificial intelligence.

• Russia - National AI Development Strategy (Decree No. 490), Definitions — Decree, In Force (Amended)

Status verified 2026-09-10

The text describes artificial intelligence as encompassing specified machine-learning, autonomous, and data-processing technologies.

• Turkey - AI Research Commission (No. 1426/2024), Definitions — Act, In Force
• Turkey - AI Law Amendments (Esas No. 2/3358), Article 1 — Bill, Under Review
• Turkey - AI Regulation Bill (2/2234), MADDE 2 — Bill, Under Review
• and 6 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

The resolution defines artificial intelligence as technological solutions simulating human intelligence.

• Uzbekistan AI Introduction Measures, Definitions and Scope — Decree, In Force (Amended)
• Uzbekistan - AI Regulation (2025) — Bill, Proposed
• Uzbekistan - AI Development Strategy (PP-358/2024), Definitions — Policy, In Force

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

The Convention defines an AI system as a machine-based system that infers how to generate outputs.

• Uruguay - AI and Human Rights (CETS No. 225), Article 2 — Regulation, Awaiting Entry

Status verified 2026-09-09

The bill defines artificial intelligence as a system generating outputs that influence environments or people.

• Colombia - Ethical AI Law Proposal (PL 005/2024C), Definitions — Bill, Stalled
• Colombia - AI Regulation (154/2024), 4. CONTENIDO DEL PROYECTO — Bill, Under Review
• Colombia - AI Regulation Bill (C200/2023), Artículo 3 — Bill, Stalled
• and 5 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-10

The bill defines AI as technologies and algorithms enabling computer systems to autonomously perform tasks and make decisions.

• Costa Rica AI Regulation Bill, ARTÍCULO 2 — Bill, Under Review
• Costa Rica - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2024-10-24)

Status verified 2026-09-08

The Bill defines AI as computer systems or applications performing tasks typically requiring human intelligence.

• India AI Ethics and Accountability Bill, section 2(a) — Bill, Proposed
• India SEBI AI Responsibility Proposal for Securities Market, Definitions — Regulation, Proposed
• India - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2018-06-01)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The draft defines artificial intelligence as computational systems performing tasks associated with intelligent agents.

• Indonesia - National AI Regulation, Definitions — Decree, Draft
• Indonesia - National AI Roadmap, Definitions — Policy, Draft
• Indonesia - AI Governance for Banking, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• and 3 more

Status verified 2026-09-08

The Bill defines AI as machines performing tasks associated with human intelligence.

• Kenya - Robotics and AI Society Bill (2023), Section 2 — Bill, Under Review
• Kenya - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2027-09-30)
• Kenya - Media Reporting Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, Adopted

Status verified 2026-09-08

The text describes artificial intelligence as autonomous systems that process inputs to infer objectives and perform tasks.

• Mexico - AI Education Reform Bill (RAI-MX-NA-IQRLLXX-2025), Definitions — Bill, Under Review
• Mexico - Protect Dubbing Actors (2025), Definitions — Bill, Proposed
• Mexico - AI Strategy Development, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• and 1 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

The explanatory note defines an automated decision as one made without substantial human involvement.

• NZ Welfare Automation Act, Explanatory note — Context — Bill, In Force
• New Zealand - AI Privacy Guidance, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• New Zealand - AI Strategy (2025), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2025-07-08)
• and 3 more

Status verified 2026-09-10

The Bill defines an artificial intelligence system as an algorithmic system performing tasks or predictions.

• Nigeria - AI Technology Control (HB 942), Definitions — Bill, Under Review
• Nigeria - AI Code of Practice (2025), Definitions — Regulation, Draft
• Nigeria - Lagos - AI Guidelines (LSAGXXX-2025), Definitions — Guideline, Adopted (from 2025-08-01)
• and 3 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

The draft defines an AI system as a machine-based system that can adapt and infer outputs from inputs.

• Norway - AI Regulation (2026), Definitions — Bill, Draft
• Norway - AI Coordination Plan, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Norway - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2020-01-14)

Status verified 2026-09-10

It defines AI broadly as systems performing tasks that normally require human intelligence.

• Panama - AI Regulation (Bill No. 14), Definitions — Bill, Under Review
• Panama - National Science and Technology Plan, Definitions — Policy, In Force

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

The bill defines artificial intelligence as advanced virtual processing of large quantities of data using predefined algorithms.

• Romania - AI Legal Framework (B154/2024), Art. 2 — Bill, Under Review
• Romania - National AI Strategy, CAPITOLUL 1, secțiunea 1.1 — Policy, Adopted
• Romania - National AI Governance (20D/31781), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2022-11-11)

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The draft includes working definitions, including a definition of an AI system.

• Thailand - AI Risk Assessment Guidelines, Definitions — Regulation, Draft
• Thailand - AI Business Operations (2022), Definitions — Decree, Draft
• Thailand - AI Innovation Testing Center, Definitions — Regulation, Draft
• and 3 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-08

The Plan states that an AI system is a machine-based system that infers how to generate outputs.

• Australia - National AI Strategy (2025), Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Australia - AI Assurance Framework (2024), Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Australia - Responsible AI Use Policy, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• and 1 more

The programme operationally defines AI technologies to include algorithms, machine learning, deep learning, hybrid AI, federated learning and simulation approac

• Austria - AI for Climate Action, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Austria - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2021-09-01)
• Austria - AI Measures Package, Definitions — Policy, In Force

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-06

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The draft provides working definitions, including for AI systems and high-risk AI systems.

• Bangladesh - National AI Policy (2024), Definitions — Policy, Draft
• Bangladesh - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted

Status verified 2026-09-10

The programme defines AI as data-driven systems and techniques performing tasks traditionally requiring human intelligence.

• Belgium - Walloon AI Programme, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Belgium - AI for Common Good, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Belgium - Wallonia - AI Adoption Program, Definitions — Policy, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-08

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The Concept describes AI systems as software, potentially with hardware, that perceive data, interpret it, reason and select actions.

• Bulgaria - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2020-12-16)
• Bulgaria - AI Coordinated Plan (2021), Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• Bulgaria - AI in Education Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Draft

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-08

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The Guide defines generative AI as systems that generate content in response to user prompts.

• Canada - Generative AI Guidance, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Canada - Automated Decision-Making Directive, Appendix A - Definitions, Artificial Intelligence — Policy, In Force (Amended)
• Canada - Accessible AI Standard (CAN-ASC-6.2:2025), Definitions — Standard, In Force
• and 4 more

Status verified 2026-09-08

The draft states a definition of artificial intelligence as software and systems performing human-like cognitive tasks.

• Croatia - National AI Development Plan, Definitions — Policy, Draft

Status verified 2026-09-06

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The framework states a definition of an AI system.

• Cyprus - AI Regulation Implementation (2024/1689), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2024-11-06)
• Cyprus - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The Strategy defines AI broadly to include machine learning, rule-based systems, robotics and automated decision-making tools.

• Czech Republic - National AI Strategy (2019), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2019-05-06)

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The guides define generative AI as models that create outputs from prompts.

• Denmark - Responsible Generative AI Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Denmark - National AI Taskforce, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Denmark - AI Regulatory Sandbox, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• and 1 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The Charter defines artificial intelligence as systems able to perceive, reason, learn, and act toward goals.

• Egypt - Responsible AI Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, Adopted (from 2023-04-19)
• Egypt - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-10

The text defines AI as systems performing tasks with varying autonomy, including machine learning and generative models.

• Estonia - AI and Data Action Plan, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Estonia - National AI Education Initiative, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2025-09-01)
• Estonia - National AI Strategy (2019–2021), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2019-07-25)

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The programme defines AI and related technologies for its strategy purposes.

• Finland - AI Deployment Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• Finland - AI Impact on Work (21/2018), Definitions — Policy, Adopted

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The report states a broad definition of artificial intelligence for its purposes.

• France - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2018-03-28)

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The text defines AI broadly as data-driven and algorithmic systems enabling automated or semi-automated decisions, prediction and optimisation.

• Germany - AI Observatory for Society, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Germany - AI Standardisation Roadmap, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2023-01-26)
• Germany - National AI Strategy Update, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• and 1 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The Strategy provides a working definition of artificial intelligence.

• Ghana - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2023-10-01)

Status verified 2026-09-10

The plan describes AI as technologies enabling machines to perform tasks traditionally requiring human cognition.

• Iceland AI Action Plan, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Iceland - AI Policy (2021), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2021-01-01)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The text defines artificial intelligence as systems capable of autonomous learning and decision-making.

• Iraq - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Draft

Status verified 2026-09-10

It defines AI as machine-based systems that make predictions, recommendations or decisions using data.

• Ireland - National AI Strategy, Introduction, “What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?” — Policy, Adopted (from 2021-07-08)
• Ireland - Responsible AI Use Guidelines, Chapter 2, 2.1 What is AI? — Guideline, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The text defines AI-based systems as systems using algorithms, models or statistical procedures for human cognitive tasks.

• Israel - AI Regulation and Ethics, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2023-12-14)
• Israel AI Regulation in Financial Sector Report, Definitions — Policy, Draft
• Israel - Algorithmic Processing Guidance, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• and 1 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

No national rule found; covered by regional law.

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The strategy defines AI as methods and systems using machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP and related automation.

• Latvia - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2020-02-04)

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The strategy defines AI as autonomous systems analysing their environment and acting to achieve goals.

• Lebanon - AI Initiative, Definitions — Policy, In Force

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

The proposal supplies a working definition of artificial intelligence for schools.

• Luxembourg - AI in Schools Guidelines, Definitions — Policy, Draft
• Luxembourg - National AI Strategy (2025), Definitions — Policy, Adopted

Status verified 2026-09-07

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The policy provides an operational educational definition of AI.

• Malaysia - AI Literacy Program, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Malaysia - AI Consortium Initiative, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2024-05-10)
• Malaysia - AI National Strategy (2024), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2024-05-10)
• and 4 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

The masterplan defines artificial intelligence as systems performing tasks requiring human-like intelligence.

• Maldives - National AI Masterplan, Definitions — Policy, Draft

Status verified 2026-09-09

It defines an AI system as one exhibiting behaviour approximating human cognitive functions.

• Malta - Ethical AI Framework, Definitions — Guideline, Adopted (from 2019-10-03)
• Malta - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, In Force

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The programme defines AI as machine-based systems performing tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

• Netherlands - AI Investment Programme, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Netherlands - AI and Human Rights (2019), Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• Netherlands - Response to AI White Paper, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• and 5 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

It defines artificial intelligence as systems displaying human-like cognitive functions.

• Pakistan - National AI Policy (2025), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2025-07-30)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The text describes artificial intelligence as technologies already embedded in awareness and everyday work and life.

• Poland - National AI Strategy (2018), Wprowadzenie — Policy, Adopted
• Poland - AI Development Policy (Resolution No. 196/2020), Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Poland - AI Development Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• and 1 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The Agenda defines artificial intelligence as software and systems performing tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

• Portugal - National AI Agenda, Definitions — Policy, Draft
• Portugal - National Digital Strategy (207/2024), Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Portugal - Ethical AI in Public Administration, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• and 1 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

It defines an AI system as software and related components performing automated inference, prediction, or decision functions.

• Qatar - AI Security Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Qatar - Ethical AI Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Qatar - National AI Strategy (2019), Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2019-10-29)

The text defines an AI system as a machine-based system making predictions, recommendations, or decisions.

• Rwanda - AI Development Framework, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2026-09-30)
• Rwanda - National AI Policy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2023-04-20)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The Framework defines an AI system as an automated or semi-automated system using models for predictions, recommendations, or decisions.

• Saudi Arabia - AI Adoption Framework, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Saudi Arabia - Generative AI Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Saudi Arabia - National AI Strategy (RAI-SA-NA-NSDAIXX-2020), Definitions — Policy, In Force
• and 1 more

The strategy defines AI as systems that learn, reason, and perform traditionally human tasks.

• Senegal - National AI Development Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2023-09-01)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The text defines artificial intelligence as systems able to learn, reason, and make decisions to achieve objectives.

• Serbia - AI Ministerial Declaration, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2024-12-04)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The guidance defines AI as systems performing tasks through machine-learned or algorithmic decision-making.

• Slovakia - AI in Education Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• Slovakia - Digital Transformation Plan, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Slovakia - AI Ethics Commission (2020), Definitions — Guideline, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The programme defines AI as a socio-technical system with perception, reasoning, learning and decision-making capabilities.

• Slovenia - AI Development Programme, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2021-05-27)

Status verified 2026-09-10

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

It defines AI as systems that analyze their environment and act with some autonomy to achieve goals.

• Spain - Basque Country - AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Spain - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2020-12-02)
• Spain - AI Research Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2019-03-04)

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The strategy describes AI as technologies enabling machines to imitate intelligent human behaviour.

• Sweden - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2018-05-16)
• Sweden National AI Strategy 2026, Definitions — Policy, In Force

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-10

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The report states a policy-focused definition of AI as methods enabling automated data-driven inferences and decisions.

• Switzerland - AI Challenges Report, Definitions — Policy, Adopted
• Switzerland - AI Convention Ratification, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2026-12-31)
• Switzerland - AI Governance Guidelines (08/2024), Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• and 3 more

Status verified 2026-09-08

The text defines artificial intelligence as systems that perceive, learn, reason and act toward goals.

• Ukraine AI & Blockchain Innovation Sandbox, Definitions — Policy, In Force
• Ukraine - AI Development Strategy (Order No. 1556-р), Definitions — Policy, In Force (Amended)
• Ukraine - Responsible AI in Advertising, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• and 1 more

Status verified 2026-09-09

The Guideline defines an AI system as a software or machine-based system using data-driven models to perform tasks and potentially improve iteratively.

• United Arab Emirates - AI Adoption Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• United Arab Emirates - AI Ethics Self-Assessment Tool, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• United Arab Emirates - National AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2017-10-16)

As an EU member state, the EU AI Act also applies here.

The strategy describes AI as advanced computational systems performing tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

• AU Continental AI Strategy, Definitions — Policy, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-08

The text defines artificial intelligence as autonomous systems analyzing their environment and acting to achieve goals.

• BRICS AI Cooperation Framework, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2024-10-24)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The Convention defines an AI system as a machine-based system that infers how to generate outputs.

• Council of Europe AI Convention, Article 2 — Regulation, Awaiting Entry

Status verified 2026-09-08

It defines an AI system as a machine-based system that infers how to generate outputs.

• EU AI Act, Article 3 — Regulation, In Force (Amended)
• European Union - AI Act Implementation, Article 3 — Policy, In Force
• EU AI Act High-Risk Classification Guidelines, II.1 The system must be an AI system (8) — Guideline, Draft
• and 8 more

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-11

It defines Advanced AI Systems as sophisticated AI technologies, including foundation models and generative AI.

• G7 Hiroshima AI Process, Core Definitions and Scope of Advanced AI — Policy, Adopted (from 2023-12-01)

Status verified 2026-09-09

The text defines agentic AI systems as systems capable of autonomous decisions and goal-oriented actions with limited intervention.

• GPAI Agentic AI Framework, Definitions — Policy, Adopted

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Status verified 2026-09-09

It defines AI as computer science creating intelligent machines for tasks normally requiring human intelligence in aviation.

• ICAO AI Aviation Guidance, Definitions — Guideline, Adopted (from 2024-12-31)

A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

The program defines Autonomous Intelligent Systems as autonomous systems with intelligent behavior, learning, and adaptation.

• IEEE CertifAIEd Ethics Certification Program, Definitions — Standard, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-08

The standard states a definition of an AI system as an engineered system generating specified outputs for human-defined objectives.

• ISO AI Concepts and Terminology Standard, Definitions — Standard, In Force
• ISO AI Management System Standard, Definitions — Standard, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-07

The report defines AI as technologies enabling machines to perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence.

• ITU AI for Good Summit Report 2017, Definitions — Policy, Adopted (from 2017-06-09)

Status verified 2026-09-07

The text describes AI as a computer science discipline enabling machines to imitate human intelligence autonomously.

• OAS AI Governance Framework for the Americas, Definitions — Guideline, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-07

It defines an AI system as a machine-based system that infers how to generate outputs.

• OECD AI Due Diligence Guidance, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
• OECD AI Principles, Section I — Guideline, In Force (Amended)

Status verified 2026-09-09

It provides a functional definition of AI systems as information-processing technologies using models and algorithms for learning and cognitive tasks.

• UNESCO AI Ethics Recommendation, Definitions — Guideline, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-08

The text defines AI systems broadly as technologies displaying intelligent behaviour, including learning, reasoning and problem-solving.

• United Nations - AI for Sustainable Development, Definitions — Decree, In Force
• UN Ethical AI Principles for the UN System, Definitions and Conceptual Framework — Guideline, Adopted (from 2022-09-01)

It defines AI as a system performing tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

• WHO Health AI Ethics Guidance, Definitions — Guideline, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-09

The framework defines AI agents as AI-powered systems that independently interpret information, decide and act toward goals.

• WEF AI Agents Evaluation and Governance, Definitions — Policy, In Force

Status verified 2026-09-09