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AI Regulation Scanner

Covering over 40 jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America, this scanner provides a clear, concise snapshot of the rapidly evolving global and regional AI regulatory landscape.

17 Feb 2026 International 2 min read Comparable

The CMS AI Regulation Scanner is a clear guide to the fast-moving world of AI governance. Drawing on CMS's global reach and sector expertise, it provides country-by-country insight into AI laws, cross-cutting frameworks, regulators, guidance and upcoming reforms, giving a comparable view of regulatory maturity and enforcement trends worldwide. It also signposts international standards, offers at-a-glance risk ratings, and connects you with experts for practical implementation. As AI regulation accelerates and diverges across markets, CMS is here to help you cut through the complexities with confidence.

Status of AI-specific regulations across different jurisdictions

  • Low Risk: There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear.
  • Medium Risk: Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving.
  • High Risk: Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight.
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Status Low Medium High
High

Austria

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Austria

Medium

Belgium

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Belgium

Low

Bosnia and Herzegovina

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulation in BiH

Medium

Brazil

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Brazil

Medium

Bulgaria

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Bulgaria

Low

Chile

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Chile

Medium

China

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in China

Low

Colombia

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Colombia

High

Czech Republic

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Czech Republic

High

France

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in France

High

Germany

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Germany

Low

Hong Kong

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Hong Kong

High

Hungary

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Hungary

Low

India

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in India

High

Italy

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Italy

Low

Kenya

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Kenya

Medium

Luxembourg

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Luxembourg

Low

Mexico

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Mexico

Medium

Netherlands

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in The Netherlands

Low

North Macedonia

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in North Macedonia

Medium

Norway

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Norway

Low

Oman

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Medium

Peru

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Peru

Medium

Poland

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Poland

Medium

Portugal

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Portugal

Low

Romania

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Romania

Medium

Saudi Arabia

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Low

Serbia

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Serbia

Medium

Singapore

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Singapore

Low

Slovakia

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Slovakia

High

Slovenia

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Slovenia

Medium

South Africa

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in South Africa

High

Spain

Comprehensive AI-specific regulations are in force, covering key areas such as transparency, accountability, risk management, and ethical use. Regulators actively monitor compliance, issue guidance, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. There is a clear governance structure for AI oversight. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Spain

Medium

Sweden

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Sweden

Medium

Switzerland

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Switzerland

Low

Turkiye

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in Türkiye

Low

United Arab Emirates

There are minimal or no AI-specific regulations in place. Existing laws may only indirectly apply to AI (e.g., general data protection or consumer protection laws). There is limited guidance from regulators, and enforcement is rare or unclear. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in UAE

Medium

United Kingdom

Some AI-specific regulations or guidelines exist, but they are partial or sector-specific (e.g., healthcare, finance). There is moderate regulatory activity, such as consultations or draft frameworks, but enforcement mechanisms are still evolving. 

Read about AI laws and regulations in UK

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Last updated · 17 Feb 2026

Disclaimer: the publication does not constitute legal advice. The content will be periodically updated but, given the constantly evolving laws in this area, we cannot guarantee the content is complete and accurate. Please reach out to your usual CMS contact if you'd like to have a specific focus on a jurisdiction or regulation.

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