In 2022, conversations about AI policy were largely aspirational—focused on broad visions of ethical principles, innovation, and responsible development. But today, in 2025, policy has caught up with technology.
AI is no longer just a technical challenge; it’s a matter of law, governance, and public accountability.
The EU AI Act—passed in 2024—became the world’s first comprehensive AI regulatory framework, classifying AI systems by risk and imposing transparency and safety requirements.
The U.S. AI Executive Order in 2023 triggered waves of policy development around fairness, cybersecurity, and public sector AI use.
China has enforced strict algorithm regulations, including real-name algorithm registries and content control.
Regulators now shape the roadmap, not just respond to it. And public trust in AI increasingly hinges not just on what it can do—but who governs it, and how.
Fun Fact: As of early 2025, more than 35 countries have enacted some form of national AI strategy or legislative action.
