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What is AI Legislation

GlossaryEthics & Safety

Laws and regulations that govern the creation, sale, implementation and use of artificial intelligence systems.

Definition

AI legislation is evolving in different countries and industries. This may relate to security, personal data, copyright, discrimination, transparency, liability, labeling of AI content and requirements for high-risk systems. For companies, this impacts tool selection and implementation processes.

Example

A service that analyzes applicants' resumes may require risk assessments, explanations, data protection, and human review capabilities.

Why it matters

The term is important for website owners, developers and businesses: an AI tool cannot be judged solely on its functionality; the legal context must be understood.

How it works

Rules typically divide systems by risk and purpose, specify the responsibilities of providers and users, and require documentation, controls, and transparency.

Where it is used

  • compliance AI
  • corporate policies
  • product risk assessment

Limitations

The legal landscape changes and requirements vary by country, industry and specific scenario. To launch a product, a professional legal review is required.