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05

AI Policy and Governance

As AI has become an increasingly ubiquitous topic in the last decade, intergovernmental, national, and regional organizations have worked to develop policies and strategies around AI governance. These actors are driven by the understanding that it is imperative to find ways to address the ethical and societal concerns surrounding AI, while maximizing its benefits. Active and informed governance of AI technologies has become a priority for many governments around the world. This chapter examines the intersection of AI and governance, and takes a closer look at how governments in different countries, regions, and U.S. states are working to manage AI technologies.

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  • 01Research and Development
  • 02Technical Performance
  • 03Technical AI Ethics
  • 04The Economy and Education
  • 05AI Policy and Governance

Number of AI-related bills passed into law in 25 select countries, 2016-21.

Number of AI-related bills in the United States, 2015-21 (proposed vs. passed).

Number of state-level AI-related bills in the United States, 2012-21.

Mentions of AI in the U.S. congressional record by legislative session, 2001-21.

U.S. federal budget for Nondefense AI R&D, FY 2018-22

Top Contract spending on AI by U.S. government department and agency, 2021.