AI regulation, explained country by country
Plain-English guides for founders, developers and compliance teams building or using AI anywhere in the world.
- Canada
Canada AI regulation: what applies now
Canada has no federal AI statute in force. Here are the privacy, provincial and public-sector rules that already apply to AI.
- European Union
The EU AI Act explained in plain English
What the EU AI Act is, who it applies to, how the risk tiers work, and which deadlines changed after the 2026 AI Omnibus.
- United Kingdom
UK AI regulation: how it works without an AI Act
The UK has no single AI law. Here is how existing regulators and laws apply to AI, and what UK companies selling into the EU still need to watch.
- United States
US AI regulation: federal rules, state laws and what to watch
The US has no single federal AI law. This guide covers the federal picture, the state patchwork, and practical steps for companies operating across states.
- Global overview
Which AI laws apply to my business?
A simple way to work out which countries' AI rules apply to you, based on where you sell, what your AI does, and your role.