As AI technology continues to evolve, international cooperation is crucial, with organizations such as the OECD and the UN striving to create baseline standards and ethical guidelines to address AI-related risks.

In the UK, a 'lightweight' regulatory framework has been established, prioritizing safety, fairness, and transparency, complemented by the formation of the AI Safety Institute in November 2023 to assess the safety of AI models.

The EU's AI Act mandates compliance from all AI providers, users, and distributors within its jurisdiction, posing challenges for external companies, particularly those based in the US.

Countries around the world are taking varied approaches to AI regulation, with the United States favoring a largely voluntary and innovation-driven strategy, while the European Union implements a comprehensive framework focused on damage prevention.

The political landscape in the US regarding AI regulation is shifting, as evidenced by President Trump's January 2025 decision to revoke Biden's executive order, which had been criticized for its fragmented approach and lack of enforceable standards.

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act, introduced in August 2024, imposes strict regulations on high-risk AI systems while allowing low-risk applications to operate with minimal oversight and banning certain practices like social scoring.

The recent AI Action Summit in Paris highlighted the need for inclusiveness in AI development, pointing out significant regulatory disparities among nations and the absence of a strong consensus on specific risks, including security threats.

Currently, the US lacks federal regulations specifically targeting AI; instead, the landscape is shaped by voluntary guidelines and existing legislation, such as the National AI Initiative Act, with President Biden's October 2023 Executive Order setting certain standards.

Countries like Canada, Japan, China, and Australia have also developed their own unique regulatory approaches to AI, ranging from risk-based frameworks to state-controlled guidelines.