What is AI Regulations
Government, industry, and corporate regulations that limit and guide the use of artificial intelligence.
Definition
AI regulation arises because of the risks of automated decisions: discrimination, errors, data leaks, opacity, impact on the safety and rights of people. It may require documentation, risk assessment, AI content labeling, privacy protection, and human oversight.
Example
If AI is used to assess credit risk, the regulator may require explainability, quality assurance and protection against discrimination.
Why it matters
The term is important for businesses and developers: even a good AI tool may not be suitable for a specific industry without meeting the requirements.
How it works
Regulation is usually based on the purpose of the system and the level of risk. The higher the potential harm, the greater the demands on developers, suppliers and users.
Where it is used
- compliance
- launch of an AI product
- risk assessment
Limitations
Rules vary by country, industry, and date of application. Up-to-date legal review is required before launching critical AI systems.