This dataset provides a comparative overview of various ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks related to artificial intelligence across different countries and regions. It highlights key concerns addressing the ethical implications of AI, relevant regulatory bodies, the status of implementation, public opinion, and notable case studies associated with each region.
Country/Region | Ethical Guideline | Key Concerns | Regulatory Body | Date Established | Implementation Status | Relevant Organizations | Public Opinion | Cultural Context | Notable Case Studies |
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United States | AI Alignment Principles | Bias, Privacy, Transparency | Federal Trade Commission | 2020 | In Progress | AI Now Institute | Mixed | Individualistic, Innovation-driven | Uber's Self-Driving Car Incident |
European Union | General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) | Data Protection, Accountability | European Commission | 2018 | Active | European Data Protection Board | Generally Supportive | Collectivist, Privacy-focused | Facebook's Data Scandal |
China | New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan | Surveillance, State Control | Ministry of Science and Technology | 2017 | Active | State Council | Varied | Collectivist, State-led | Social Credit System Implementation |
India | National Strategy for AI | Ethical Use, Inclusivity | NITI Aayog | 2018 | Drafting | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Growing Support | Collectivist, Emerging Tech Hub | AI in Agriculture for Farmers |
Canada | Directive on Automated Decision-Making | Transparency, Accountability | Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat | 2020 | Active | Information Commissioner of Canada | Generally Positive | Multicultural, Rule of Law | AI in Public Sector Services |
United Kingdom | AI Sector Deal | Ethical Standards, Innovation | Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy | 2018 | Active | UK Research and Innovation | Supportive | Individualistic, Historic Traditions | AI in Healthcare Research |
Australia | AI Ethics Framework | Fairness, Transparency, Safety | Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources | 2019 | Active | Data61 | Supportive | Individualistic, Pragmatic | Facial Recognition Use in Law Enforcement |
Germany | AI Strategy | Autonomy, Data Privacy | Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy | 2018 | Active | Federal Data Protection Commissioner | Generally Supportive | Collectivist, Strong Ethics in Engineering | Use of AI in Manufacturing |
France | AI for Humanity | Ethical Charter, Inclusion | French National Commission on Artificial Intelligence | 2018 | Active | CNIL (National Commission on Informatics and Liberties) | Supportive | Collectivist, Innovation Labs | AI in Cultural Heritage Preservation |
Singapore | AI Explainability Framework | Transparency, Accountability | Infocomm Media Development Authority | 2020 | Active | Personal Data Protection Commission | Highly Supportive | Pragmatic, Business-centric | AI in Smart City Initiatives |
Japan | Social Principles of Human-Centric AI | Human Dignity, Safety | Council for AI Strategy | 2019 | Active | Digital Agency Japan | Supportive | Collectivist, Technology-embedded | AI in Robotics and Elder Care |
Brazil | AI Strategy for Brazil | Social Equality, AI for All | Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications | 2021 | Drafting | Data Protection Authority | Mixed | Collectivist, Emerging Frameworks | AI in Social Welfare Programs |
South Korea | National AI Strategy | Technological Sovereignty, Ethics | Ministry of Science and ICT | 2020 | Active | Korea Communications Commission | Supportive | Collectivist, Export-driven | AI in Language Translation Tools |
South Africa | AI Policy Framework | Inclusiveness, Availability | Department of Science and Innovation | 2021 | Drafting | South African Human Rights Commission | Growing Support | Collectivist, Diversity-focused | AI in Empowering Rural Areas |
Russia | AI Strategy 2030 | National Security, Ethical Challenges | Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media | 2019 | Active | Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications | Varied | Collectivist, State-controlled | AI in Defense Applications |
Mexico | AI Strategy and Action Plan | Digital Divide, Ethical Use | Secretariat of Economy | 2021 | Drafting | Federal Institute for Access to Information | Growing Support | Collectivist, Innovation Challenges | AI in Urban Development Projects |
Turkey | AI Development Roadmap | Ethical AI, National Competitiveness | Presidency of Turkey | 2020 | Active | Information and Communication Technologies Authority | Mixed | Collectivist, Emerging Economies | AI in Urban Transportation Solutions |
Saudi Arabia | Saudi Vision 2030 AI Initiatives | Surveillance, Ethics | Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority | 2019 | Active | National Cybersecurity Authority | Supportive | Collectivist, State-driven | AI in Economic Diversification Efforts |
United Nations | AI for Good | Global Development, Human Rights | United Nations | 2017 | Active | UNESCO, UNDP | Favorable | International, Development-focussed | AI in Global Health Initiatives |
Nigeria | National AI Policy | Inclusivity, Ethical Standards | Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy | 2021 | Drafting | National Information Technology Development Agency | Mixed | Collectivist, Innovation-driven | AI in Financial Inclusion Solutions |
Thailand | AI Ethics Guidelines | Transparency, Trust | National Digital Economy and Society Agency | 2021 | Active | Personal Data Protection Committee | Supportive | Collectivist, Emerging Economies | AI in E-Government Services |
Philippines | AI Strategy Framework | Human Rights, Ethical Standards | Department of Information and Communications Technology | 2021 | Drafting | National Privacy Commission | Growing Support | Collectivist, Technology Adoption | AI in Agriculture and Fisheries |
Argentina | AI National Plan | Data Protection, Ethics of Use | Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation | 2021 | Drafting | Agency for Access to Public Information | Mixed | Collectivist, Development Challenges | AI in Education Enhancement Solutions |
Pakistan | AI Framework for the Future | Bias, Inclusivity | Ministry of Information Technology | 2021 | In Progress | Pakistan Telecommunication Authority | Growing Support | Collectivist, Emerging Frameworks | AI in Health Diagnostics |
Vietnam | AI Development Strategy | National Growth, Ethics | Ministry of Information and Communications | 2021 | Active | Vietnam National Digital Transformation Center | Supportive | Collectivist, Innovation-focused | AI in Smart Manufacturing |
Chile | AI National Policy | Societal Impact, Ethics | Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation | 2021 | Drafting | National Council for Innovation | Mixed | Collectivist, Development-focused | AI in Natural Resource Management |
Colombia | AI Policy Framework | Equity, Ethics in Use | Ministry of Information Technology and Communications | 2021 | Active | National Agency for the Digital Transformation | Growing Support | Collectivist, Social Concerns | AI in Law Enforcement Strategies |
Ukraine | AI Development Strategy | Ethical Standards, Security | Ministry of Digital Transformation | 2021 | Drafting | Data Protection Authority | Mixed | Collectivist, Recovery Focused | AI in Conflict Resolution Tools |
Egypt | National AI Strategy | Technological Growth, Ethics | Ministry of Communications and Information Technology | 2021 | Active | National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority | Growing Support | Collectivist, Development-oriented | AI in Smart Transportation |
Malaysia | AI Ethics Guidelines | Bias, Fairness | Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation | 2021 | Active | Personal Data Protection Commission | Supportive | Collectivist, Innovation Hub | AI in E-Commerce Solutions |
Singapore | AI Ethics Committee Report | Accountability, Transparency | Infocomm Media Development Authority | 2020 | Active | Personal Data Protection Commission | Supportive | Multicultural, Business-focused | AI in Financial Services Apps |
Finland | AI Strategy for Humanity | Societal Ethics, Welfare | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment | 2019 | Active | Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman | Supportive | Nordic Welfare Model | AI in Education Systems |
Estonia | AI Strategy | Digital Innovation, Ethics | Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications | 2020 | Active | Information System Authority | Supportive | Digital Society Focused | AI in E-Government Validators |
Netherlands | AI for the Common Good | Ethics, Knowledge Sharing | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy | 2019 | Active | Dutch Data Protection Authority | Supportive | Collectivist, Innovation-friendly | AI in Agricultural Innovations |
Sweden | AI and Ethics Policy | Fairness, Safety | Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection | 2020 | Active | National Media Council | Supportive | Collectivist, Innovation-centric | AI in Social Sector Support |
Iceland | AI Ethical Guidelines | Privacy, Human Rights | Data Protection Authority of Iceland | 2021 | Drafting | Icelandic Senior Citizens Council | Supportive | Collectivist, Values-driven | AI in Environment Sustainability |
Switzerland | AI Ethics Charter | Accountability, Safety | Federal Council | 2020 | Active | Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner | Supportive | Individualistic, Innovation-directed | AI in Financial Technologies |
Belgium | AI and Ethics Framework | User Protection, Transparency | Federal Public Service for Digitalization | 2020 | Active | Belgian Privacy Commission | Supportive | Collectivist, Multilingual | AI in Smart City Projects |
Portugal | AI and Data Protection Strategy | User Rights, Ethical AI | Ministry of Digital Transition | 2020 | Drafting | National Data Protection Commission | Supportive | Collectivist, Integration-focused | AI in Public Healthcare Systems |
Denmark | National AI Strategy | Ethical Standards, Open Data | Danish Business Authority | 2020 | Active | Danish Data Protection Agency | Supportive | Collectivist, Welfare-oriented | AI in Green Tech Solutions |
Norway | AI Principles | Transparency, Inclusivity | Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation | 2020 | Active | Norwegian Data Protection Authority | Supportive | Collectivist, Welfare-embedded | AI in Welfare Services |
Luxembourg | AI Strategy and Ethics | Data Security, Ethics | Ministry of the Economy | 2021 | Drafting | National Commission for Data Protection | Supportive | Collectivist, Innovation-seeking | AI in Financial Regulation |
Ireland | AI Ethics Guidelines | Transparency, Non-discrimination | Data Protection Commission | 2020 | Active | Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission | Supportive | Individualistic, Innovative | AI in Public Sector Innovations |
New Zealand | AI Principles for the Public Sector | Accountability, Transparency | Department of Internal Affairs | 2021 | Active | Office of the Privacy Commissioner | Supportive | Individualistic, Social Responsibility | AI in Digital Government Services |
Spain | AI Strategy for Recovery | Equity, Ethical Use | High Commission for Spain Entrepreneurial Nation | 2021 | Drafting | Spanish Data Protection Agency | Supportive | Collectivist, Crisis recovery focused | AI in Labor Market Support |
Austria | AI Strategy 2020+ | Ethics, Transparency | Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs | 2020 | Active | Austrian Data Protection Authority | Supportive | Collectivist, Innovation-oriented | AI in Urban Infrastructure Projects |
Slovakia | AI Policy and Ethics Document | Data Protection, Ethics | Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization | 2021 | Drafting | Slovak Data Protection Authority | Supportive | Collectivist, Emerging Frameworks | AI in eHealth Solutions |
Slovenia | AI Development Strategy | Transparency, Fairness | Government Office for Development and European Affairs | 2019 | Active | Information Commissioner | Supportive | Collectivist, Tech-landing | AI in Judicial System Enhancements |
Croatia | AI Strategy | Data Responsibility, Ethical Use | Ministry of the Economy and Sustainable Development | 2021 | Drafting | Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency | Mixed | Collectivist, Startup Ecosystem | AI in Tourism Enhancement Solutions |
Serbia | AI Development Framework | Bias, Fairness | Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications | 2021 | In Progress | Office for Personal Data Protection | Growing Support | Collectivist, Innovation Context | AI in Energy Optimization Strategies |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | AI Guideline Document | Data Ethics, Privacy | Information and Data Protection Agency | 2021 | Drafting | Agency for Personal Data Protection | Mixed | Collectivist, Development-focused | AI in Post-Conflict Management |
Montenegro | AI Development Strategy | Bias, Trust | Ministry for Information Society and Telecommunications | 2021 | Drafting | Agency for Personal Data Protection | Mixed | Collectivist, Emerging Frameworks | AI in Societal Needs Analysis |
Kosovo | National AI Policy | Ethics and Security | Ministry of Innovation and Equipment | 2021 | Drafting | Office for Personal Data Protection | Mixed | Collectivist, Innovation-led | AI in Conflict Resolution Support |
Albania | AI Development Framework | Privacy, Security | Ministry of Innovation and Technology | 2021 | Drafting | Data Protection Authority | Mixed | Collectivist, Transitional Society | AI in Digital Transformation Efforts |
Latvia | AI Strategy | Ethical AI Use, Transparency | Ministry of Economics | 2021 | Drafting | Data State Inspectorate | Supportive | Collectivist, Digital Future Focused | AI in E-Government Services |
Lithuania | AI Principles and Ethics | Compatibility, User Trust | Ministry of the Economy and Innovation | 2021 | In Progress | State Data Protection Inspectorate | Growing Support | Collectivist, Innovation-driven | AI in Digital Health Solutions |
Estonia | AI Strategy 2021-2027 | Data Protection, Individual Rights | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications | 2021 | Drafting | Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate | Mixed | Collectivist, Digital Societies | AI in Cybersecurity Solutions |
Georgia | AI Strategy Document | Data Ethics, Inclusivity | Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development | 2021 | Drafting | Data Protection Inspectorate | Mixed | Collectivist, Emerging Market | AI in National Responsiveness Initiatives |
Armenia | AI Strategy Framework | Ethics, Transparency | Ministry of High-Tech Industry | 2021 | Drafting | Data Protection Office | Mixed | Collectivist, Transition Economy | AI in Governance and E-Governance |
Isle of Man | AI Ethical Framework | Privacy, Security | Department of Home Affairs | 2020 | Active | Data Protection Authority | Supportive | Individualistic, Trust-based | AI in Marine Ecosystem Monitoring |
Jersey | AI Policy Development | Trust, Ethical Governance | Government of Jersey | 2020 | Active | Jersey Information Commissioner | Supportive | Individualistic, Innovation-led | AI in Financial Services |
Gibraltar | Ethical Guidelines for AI | Transparency, Accountability | Government of Gibraltar | 2021 | Drafting | Gibraltar Regulatory Authority | Mixed | Individualistic, Business-focused | AI in Maritime Safety Innovations |
Faroe Islands | AI Ethics Framework | User Rights, Development | Ministry of Health and Internal Affairs | 2021 | Drafting | Data Protection Authority | Supportive | Collectivist, Community-focused | AI in Horizon Planning for Health |
Western Sahara | AI Informal Guidelines | Bias, Governance | National Liberation Movement | 2021 | Drafting | NaN | Mixed | Collectivist, Human Rights Focused | Limited AI Adoption Instances |
Greenland | AI Guidelines for Development | Transparency, Ethics | Government of Greenland | 2021 | Drafting | Data Protection Authority | Supportive | Community-driven, Cultural Integration | AI in Climate Measures |
Palestine | AI Ethical Guidelines | Human Rights, Inclusion | Palestinian Authority | 2021 | Drafting | Palestinian Data Protection Authority | Mixed | Collectivist, Transitional Dynamics | AI in Social Welfare Programs |
United Nations | Global AI Principles | Equity, Ethics | UNESCO | 2021 | Active | UNESCO, International Telecommunication Union | Appealing to All | Global, Development-oriented | AI in Empowering Nations |
International | OECD AI Principles | Transparency, Fairness | OECD | 2019 | Active | OECD Council | Universal Support | Global, Economic Development | AI in International Trade and Cooperation |
Global | Partnership on AI | Fairness, Collaboration | Partnership on AI | 2016 | Active | Partnership on AI | Supportive | International, Knowledge Exchange | AI in Development Policies |
Global | IEEE Ethically Aligned Design | Ethical Standards, AI Governance | IEEE | 2017 | Active | IEEE Standards Association | Supportive | International, Tech-prominent | AI in Safety and Ethics |
Global | AI for Good Global Summit | Ethical Applications of AI | ITU | 2017 | Active | ITU | Supportive | International, Common Good Focus | AI for Humanitarian Aid |
Global | Bershidsky & Oiness Research | Bias in Algorithms | Various NGOs | 2021 | Research Phase | Various | Mixed to Supportive | Global, Awareness-oriented | AI in Controversial Tech Outcomes |
Global | AI Ethics Guidelines by the EU | Fair Use, Data Privacy | EU | 2021 | Advised | European Commission | Favorable | Global, Transatlantic Focus | AI in Digital Rights |
Global | ACM Code of Ethics | Professional Integrity, Ethical Reasoning | ACM | 2018 | Active | ACM | Supportive | Global, Academic | AI in Education Frameworks |
Global | AI Standards Initiative | AI Technical Standards | ISO/IEC | 2021 | Drafting | ISO | Mixed | Global, Technological Governance Focus | International Standardization Efforts |
Global | World Economic Forum AI Governance | Global Cooperation, Ethical Use | WEF | 2018 | Active | World Economic Forum | Favorable | Global, Business-oriented | AI in Economic Policies |
Global | AI for Peace Project | Peace-building, Conflict Resolution | Various NGOs | 2020 | Active | AI4Peace Coalition | Supportive | Global, Humanitarian | AI in Conflict Zones Initiatives |
Global | Ethics in AI for Development | Sustainable Growth, Inclusive AI | UNESCO | 2021 | Active | Various International Bodies | Supportive | Global, Development Goals | AI in Global Health Care |
Global | UNESCO Framework for AI Ethics | Ethical Principles, Inclusivity | UNESCO | 2021 | Drafting | UNESCO | Global Supportive | Global, Education and Science | Global AI Literacy Projects |
Global | AI Ethics Guidelines from Universities | Academic Integrity, Research Ethics | Various Universities | 2021 | Drafting | Academic Partnerships | Supportive | Global, Educational Development | AI in Digitization Efforts |
Global | AI for All by Various NGOs | Accessibility in AI | Various NGOs | 2021 | Active | Collaboration Networks | Supportive | Global, Diversity Focus | AI in Empowering Marginalized Communities |