Regions
The rules, region by region.
Each region has its own page with a snapshot, key dates, the instruments that apply, regulators, a checklist and what to watch. Use My regions in the header to filter callouts and dates.
For reference purposes only. Not legal advice.
European Union
AI-specific binding law? Yes
Risk-based AI regulation, layered on data protection and product law.
Next key date: 2 Dec 2026: New prohibited practices
Open →USUnited States
AI-specific binding law? No comprehensive federal AI statute. Yes in some states.
Executive action and agency enforcement of existing laws, plus a growing body of state law.
Next key date: 1 Jan 2027: Several state laws take effect
Open →UKUnited Kingdom
AI-specific binding law? No
Principles-based and regulator-led. Existing laws and sector regulators apply AI principles in their areas.
Next key date: Watch: Regulating for Growth Bill and any AI bill
Open →INIndia
AI-specific binding law? Partly
Voluntary national guidelines, with binding duties through IT rules and data protection law, plus sector regulators.
Next key date: 13 Nov 2026: DPDP: consent manager provisions
Open →GlobalGlobal standards
AI-specific binding law? No (voluntary or non-binding)
Voluntary frameworks, certifiable standards and intergovernmental principles you can use as a backbone for any region.
Next key date: Watch: NIST AI RMF revision
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Regions side by side
Ten rows, one column per region, each cell short and linked to the detail.
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Regulatory calendar
Every dated item in one timeline with countdowns and .ics downloads.
Open the calendar →ClearPath covers the EU, the US, the UK and India in depth. For other places, start with the OECD.AI Policy Observatory ↗ and the IAPP Global AI Law and Policy Tracker ↗, and check local law.
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