Country Reports

India has set an ambitious goal to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2045. The government has initiated multiple strategies to address research, development, innovation, governance, standards setting, and accountability of AI. Key initiatives include the Ministry of Commerce's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, NITI

Ghana drafting AI strategy, aligning with African initiatives. Concerns over facial recognition, biometrics use. Data protection law needs updating for AI era.

Iran developing AI roadmap but lacks data protection laws. AI use in surveillance and military raises ethical concerns. Internet freedom sharply declined.

Israel's AI policy favours soft regulation. Concerns over military AI use and surveillance. Data protection framework in place, but transparency issues persist.

Italy aligns AI strategy with EU approach. Strong data protection laws in place. Facial recognition restricted. Challenges in balancing innovation and ethics.

Lithuania's AI strategy prioritises ethics, transparency, and fairness. A 2022 action plan aims to boost AI development and use, but public engagement remains limited.