AI Operating Map
Where AI regulation stands, country by country
A growing reference list for the countries AI Operating Map services. Australia is first with a fixed date, others are still proposals or nothing confirmed yet, and we say so plainly either way. Not an exhaustive list of every country's rules, just the ones we're tracking.
Australia AI regulation
From 10 December 2026, Australian Privacy Principles 1.7-1.9 require disclosing automated decision-making in your privacy policy.
Checked 31 August 2026
Singapore AI regulation
No binding general disclosure law. A voluntary governance framework applies to AI generally; only financial services has mandatory, risk-tiered explainability rules.
Checked 1 September 2026
Philippines AI regulation
No enacted AI law yet. Several bills are pending, including one that would require disclosure when AI influences a decision about someone.
Checked 1 September 2026
New Zealand AI regulation
No dedicated AI law. Existing privacy law and a voluntary charter apply today; a government review of automated decision-making is starting.
Checked 1 September 2026
United Kingdom AI regulation
No single UK AI law. A regulator code of practice on AI and automated decisions is still being finalised, but the EU AI Act already binds UK businesses serving EU users.
Checked 1 September 2026
United States AI regulation
No federal AI law. Real, binding rules exist state by state, some already enforced, in Colorado, Connecticut, New York City and Illinois.
Checked 1 September 2026
Canada AI regulation
Canada's federal AI bill died in early 2025 with no successor introduced. No comprehensive federal AI law is currently in force.
Checked 1 September 2026
European Union AI regulation ↗
Article 50 transparency obligations took effect 2 August 2026, with a related grace period for AI content marking running to 2 December 2026.
Checked 1 September 2026
Last reviewed 1 September 2026. This isn't legal advice, it's a reference point for keeping track of what's landing and when, not a determination of what applies to your organisation. Regulations change; talk to your own counsel about how any of this affects you specifically.