How to read this finding
The table preserves the policy picture as of October 2023. Proposals, scheduled events, and enacted restrictions are identified separately. It is not current legal or compliance guidance.
How did AI regulation differ across countries in 2023?
The report distinguished reliance on existing law, new AI-specific legislative frameworks, and restrictions on particular services. It emphasized that major jurisdictions were taking different approaches.
Evidence you can use
AI policy in the 2023 report
Historical snapshot: October 2023. Dates and populations are specified per row.
| Measure | Reported value | Definition and source |
|---|---|---|
| EU AI Act | Still in the legislative process | Status described in the October 2023 edition; the later adopted law is outside this snapshot.2023 report, slide 124 (PDF page 124) |
| UK safety summit | Planned for November 2023 | Prospective event in the report’s original time frame.2023 report, slide 126 (PDF page 126) |
| Allied chip restrictions | Japan and the Netherlands | Countries discussed as tightening controls on semiconductor equipment.2023 report, slide 128 (PDF page 128) |
The table preserves the policy picture as of October 2023. Proposals, scheduled events, and enacted restrictions are identified separately. It is not current legal or compliance guidance.
Sources and dates
Historical snapshot published October 12, 2023. This web edition was prepared on October 10, 2026 from the online deck and original launch posts. Findings and forecasts retain their original time frame.
- 2023 report, slide 122 (PDF page 122)Original 2023 report. Printed slide numbers match PDF page numbers in this edition.
- 2023 report, slide 124 (PDF page 124)Original 2023 report. Printed slide numbers match PDF page numbers in this edition.
- 2023 report, slide 126 (PDF page 126)Original 2023 report. Printed slide numbers match PDF page numbers in this edition.
- 2023 report, slide 128 (PDF page 128)Original 2023 report. Printed slide numbers match PDF page numbers in this edition.
- State of AI Report 2023: online slides
- Nathan Benaich: The State of AI Report 2023Air Street Press, October 12, 2023.
- Welcome to State of AI Report 2023Original website launch post, October 12, 2023.
Cite this page
Benaich, Nathan. “How did AI regulation differ across countries in 2023?.” State of AI Report 2023. Historical report snapshot; web edition prepared 2026-10-10.