Which countries define artificial intelligence in law?

Where an instrument gives its own legal definition of AI or an AI system.

3 of 21 reviewed jurisdictions address this in at least one tracked instrument. Updated 2026-09-26.

Each answer cites the instrument it rests on; open it for the provision and the full analysis. Whether a rule is binding law, a bill or guidance comes from the instrument's type and status, not from wording.

“Not found” means none of the instruments we track for that jurisdiction addresses the topic. It is not a finding that no such rule exists.

Yes — binding law in force (3)

Argentina
Yes — binding law in force
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 - Santa Fe - Responsible AI Use Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
Status verified 2026-09-09
0 of 4 regions address this
- Buenos AiresNot found in the instruments we track
- JujuyNot found in the instruments we track
- Río NegroNot found in the instruments we track
- San JuanNot found in the instruments we track
China
Yes — binding law in force
The Measures define generative AI technology as models and related technologies able to generate specified content.
- China - Generative AI Services Management, 第二十二条第（一）项 — Regulation, In Force
- China AI Ethics and Safety Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
Status verified 2026-09-09
1 of 4 regions address this
- BeijingNot found in the instruments we track
- ShanghaiNot found in the instruments we track
- ShenzhenPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The regulation defines AI as computer-based simulation, extension, or expansion of human intelligence.
  - China - Shenzhen - AI Industry Promotion (2022), Article 2 — Regulation, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- ZhejiangNot found in the instruments we track
United States
Yes — binding law in force
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
- US AI Kill Switch Bill for Rogue Systems, Sec. 2220F(g)(3) — Bill, Proposed
- US Comprehensive AI Framework Bill, Definitions — Bill, Proposed
- and 1 more
A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.
Status verified 2026-09-08
13 of 51 states address this
- AlabamaPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The Act defines artificial intelligence as artificial or generative systems operating without significant human oversight or learning from data.
  - United States - Alabama - Deepfake Regulation (HB 172), Definitions — Act, In Force
  - Alabama AI Health Coverage Act, Section 1(a)(1) — Act, Awaiting Entry (from 2026-10-01)
  Status verified 2026-09-17
- AlaskaNot found in the instruments we track
- ArizonaNot found in the instruments we track
- ArkansasPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The act defines artificial intelligence as a machine-based system making predictions, recommendations, or decisions based on human objectives.
  - United States - Arkansas - AI Policy Requirements (Act 848), Definitions — Act, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-07
- CaliforniaPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  It defines an artificial intelligence model as a machine-based system that infers outputs from inputs to influence environments.
  - United States - California - AI Transparency Act (SB 53), Section 22757.11(b) — Act, In Force
  - California AI Healthcare Deception Law, Section 4999.8(a) — Act, In Force
  - United States - California - AI Transparency Act (SB 942), Section 22757.1(a) — Act, In Force (Amended)
  - and 1 more
  Status verified 2026-09-10
- ColoradoPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The act defines a conversational AI service as a public AI system that simulates human conversation.
  - Colorado Chatbot Safety Act, Definitions — Act, In Force
  - Colorado Automated Decision-Making Technology Act — Act, Awaiting Entry (from 2027-01-01)
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- ConnecticutPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The text defines AI as techniques designed to emulate or approximate a human cognitive task, among other criteria.
  - United States - Connecticut - AI Impact Assessment (Public Act 23-16), Definitions — Act, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- DelawareNot found in the instruments we track
- FloridaNot found in the instruments we track
- GeorgiaNot found in the instruments we track
- HawaiiNot found in the instruments we track
- IdahoPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The Act defines generative artificial intelligence as models capable of creating new content.
  - Idaho K-12 Generative AI Education Act, Definitions — Act, In Force
  - Idaho Conversational AI Safety Act, Definitions — Bill, Awaiting Entry (from 2027-07-01)
  Status verified 2026-09-10
- IllinoisProposed
  It defines algorithmic systems as software, processes, or services used to recommend or set rental prices.
  - Illinois AI Rental Price Coordination Ban, Definitions — Bill, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-11
- IndianaNot found in the instruments we track
- IowaNot found in the instruments we track
- KansasNot found in the instruments we track
- KentuckyNot found in the instruments we track
- LouisianaProposed
  The Act defines artificial intelligence by incorporating the definition in another Louisiana statute.
  - Louisiana AI Campaign Disclosure Act, R.S. 18:1483(33) — Bill, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-07
- MaineNot found in the instruments we track
- MarylandNot found in the instruments we track
- MassachusettsNot found in the instruments we track
- MichiganPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  HB 5143 defines AI as a machine-based system making predictions, recommendations, or decisions affecting real or virtual environments.
  - United States - Michigan - AI in Elections (HB 5141-5145), Definitions; House Bill 5143 — Act, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-08
- MinnesotaNot found in the instruments we track
- MississippiPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The Act defines artificial intelligence as a machine-based system that makes predictions, recommendations, or decisions.
  - Mississippi AI Definition Act, Section 1 — Act, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- MissouriNot found in the instruments we track
- MontanaNot found in the instruments we track
- NebraskaNot found in the instruments we track
- NevadaNot found in the instruments we track
- New HampshireNot found in the instruments we track
- New JerseyNot found in the instruments we track
- New MexicoNot found in the instruments we track
- New YorkPartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The text defines an AEDT as a computational process derived from machine learning, statistical modeling, data analytics, or AI.
  - United States - New York - Employment Decision Tools (LL144), Definitions — Regulation, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- North CarolinaNot found in the instruments we track
- North DakotaNot found in the instruments we track
- OhioNot found in the instruments we track
- OklahomaNot found in the instruments we track
- OregonNot found in the instruments we track
- PennsylvaniaNot found in the instruments we track
- Puerto RicoNot found in the instruments we track
- Rhode IslandNot found in the instruments we track
- South CarolinaNot found in the instruments we track
- South DakotaNot found in the instruments we track
- TennesseePartly — regional, framework or general (non-AI) law
  The Act defines artificial intelligence by reference to systems capable of human-intelligence-associated functions.
  - Tennessee Bans AI Mental Health Professional Impersonation, Definitions — Act, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- TexasNot found in the instruments we track
- UtahNot found in the instruments we track
- VermontNot found in the instruments we track
- VirginiaProposed
  The Act defines a chatbot as an AI, algorithmic, or automated conversational system producing adaptive responses.
  - Virginia AI Chatbot Minor Protection Act, Definitions — Bill, Under Review
  Status verified 2026-09-08
- WashingtonNot found in the instruments we track
- West VirginiaNot found in the instruments we track
- WisconsinNot found in the instruments we track
- WyomingNot found in the instruments we track

Proposed (3)

Brazil
Proposed
The bill defines an AI system as a computational system that produces predictions, recommendations or decisions affecting virtual or real environments.
- Brazil - National AI Regulation (2.338/2023), Art. 4º, I — Bill, Under Review
Status verified 2026-09-08
India
Proposed
The Bill defines AI as computer systems or applications performing tasks typically requiring human intelligence.
- India AI Ethics and Accountability Bill, Definitions — Bill, Proposed
Status verified 2026-09-09
0 of 4 regions address this
- KarnatakaNot found in the instruments we track
- MaharashtraNot found in the instruments we track
- Tamil NaduNot found in the instruments we track
- TelanganaNot found in the instruments we track
Turkey
Proposed
Article 1 adds a statutory definition of AI system to the Internet Publications Law.
- Turkey - AI Law Amendments (Esas No. 2/3358), Article 1 — Bill, Under Review
Status verified 2026-09-09

Guidance or policy only (5)

Australia
Guidance or policy only
The policy adopts the OECD definition of an AI system for operational consistency.
- Australia - Responsible AI Use Policy, Definitions — Policy, In Force
Status verified 2026-09-10
2 of 7 regions address this
- Australian Capital TerritoryNot found in the instruments we track
- New South WalesNot found in the instruments we track
- Northern TerritoryGuidance or policy only
  The framework defines artificial intelligence as technology simulating human intelligence for tasks requiring human cognition.
  - Australia - Northern Territory - AI Assurance Framework (2024), Definitions — Policy, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- QueenslandNot found in the instruments we track
- TasmaniaNot found in the instruments we track
- VictoriaGuidance or policy only
  The guideline defines Generative AI as models producing content or data in response to prompts.
  - Australia - Victoria - Generative AI Guidelines, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
  Status verified 2026-09-09
- Western AustraliaNot found in the instruments we track
Canada
Guidance or policy only
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)
Status verified 2026-09-08
0 of 4 regions address this
- AlbertaNot found in the instruments we track
- British ColumbiaNot found in the instruments we track
- OntarioNot found in the instruments we track
- QuebecNot found in the instruments we track
South Korea
Guidance or policy only
The Model defines AI system as an algorithmic system, or combination of systems, performing tasks that mimic human cognition.
- South Korea - AI Privacy Risk Management, Definitions — Guideline, In Force
0 of 1 regions address this
- SeoulNot found in the instruments we track
Switzerland
Guidance or policy only
Institutions should use an inclusive AI definition covering systems that infer from inputs to generate outputs.
- Switzerland - AI Governance Guidelines (08/2024), Definitions — Guideline, In Force
Status verified 2026-09-08
United Arab Emirates
Guidance or policy only
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
0 of 2 regions address this
- Abu DhabiNot found in the instruments we track
- DubaiNot found in the instruments we track

Not found in the instruments we track (9)

Chile
Not found in the instruments we track
Indonesia
Not found in the instruments we track
Japan
Not found in the instruments we track
Kazakhstan
Not found in the instruments we track
Mexico
Not found in the instruments we track
Saudi Arabia
Not found in the instruments we track
Singapore
Not found in the instruments we track
United Kingdom
Not found in the instruments we track
0 of 1 regions address this
- ScotlandNot found in the instruments we track
Vietnam
Not found in the instruments we track
0 of 1 regions address this
- Ho Chi Minh CityNot found in the instruments we track

International organisations (1)

European Union
Guidance or policy only
The Regulation defines an AI system as a machine-based system that infers how to generate outputs from inputs.
- European Union - Text and Data Mining Guidelines (2024/1689), Article 3 — Guideline, Draft
A possible change to a cited instrument is not yet verified.

Not yet reviewed for this topic (65)

We track instruments for these jurisdictions but have not yet classified them for this topic. This is not a finding that they have no such rule.

Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan

Which countries define artificial intelligence in law?

Yes — binding law in force (3)

Argentina

China

United States

Proposed (3)

Brazil

India

Turkey

Guidance or policy only (5)

Australia

Canada

South Korea

Switzerland

United Arab Emirates

Not found in the instruments we track (9)

Chile

Indonesia

Japan

Kazakhstan

Mexico

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

United Kingdom

Vietnam

International organisations (1)

European Union