How to keep track of AI laws
18 free legislation trackers
Hi AI ethics enthusiasts,
Keeping track of AI regulation is tough. So many changes are happening in so many jurisdictions! Yet, understating the regulatory landscape around AI is crucial whether you are a tech professional, policymaker, AI enthusiast, or just someone who wants to be an informed citizen about a deeply political topic.
In this post, I’ll explain why understanding the AI regulatory landscape is important and then walk you through a comprehensive list of free AI legislation trackers. The list includes trackers that are global, focus on US Federal, US State laws, and laws in Latin-American countries.
For dessert, an AI-generated take on this post is at the end!
Why Tracking AI Laws is Essential
As AI continues to reshape industries and society, governments worldwide are scrambling to create appropriate regulatory frameworks. Staying informed about these developments is crucial for several reasons:
AI ethics and compliance professionals: We are uniquely positioned to help others understand the emerging space of AI regulation. To do that, we must first understand it well ourselves.
Organizations developing AI: Understanding the regulatory requirements is key to compliance, setting yourself apart from others, increasing customer trust, and optimizing revenue streams.
Organizations investing, buying, or insuring AI: Due diligence and effective contracting hinge on knowing which questions to ask and which answers to accept. Keeping track of AI laws is essential for informed decisions.
Consumers: Knowing our rights is the first step toward keeping companies accountable.
Informed citizens: AI is deeply political because it is inextricably intertwined with politically charged topics such as social equality, freedom of speech, surveillance, privacy, and sustainability. Moreover, AI regulation is the source of geo-political power struggles and political conflicts inside countries. For example, I reviewed the difference between the US Democrat and Republican AI regulation efforts. For these reasons, keeping track of AI regulation is key for any informed citizen.
18 Free AI Legislation Trackers
I've curated a list of 18 free trackers that cover various jurisdictions and aspects of AI legislation: