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AI regulation
AI regulation is legally binding rules, created by a government or governing body, that constrain how certain AI systems may be built, deployed, or used.
What matters
Unlike voluntary standards or internal policies, regulation carries legal consequences for non-compliance, which changes how organizations must treat certain requirements.
Example
A regulation might legally require that a system used for a high-stakes decision, like credit approval, provide an explanation to an affected applicant.
Common misconception
AI regulation is not the same everywhere; requirements can differ significantly between jurisdictions, and a system compliant in one region may not be in another.
Recall question
What distinguishes a legal regulation from a voluntary internal policy?
Keywords and related concepts
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