Regulation and Policy

Bahrain plans AI strategy, pilots WEF guidelines. Data protection law enacted. Balancing tech growth with rights concerns remains a challenge.

Austria's AI strategy aligns with EU, emphasising trust and excellence. Strong data protection stance. Challenges include implementing AI Act and addressing concerns in surveillance.

Australia's AI strategy focuses on ethics, public consultation, and government use. Privacy Act reform underway. Challenges include implementing ethical principles and balancing innovation with regulation.

Finland leads in digital governance and ethical AI, balancing innovation with transparency through initiatives like Helsinki's AI register.

Hong Kong develops AI guidelines and ethical frameworks, but faces challenges balancing innovation, privacy, and its relationship with mainland China as it advances artificial intelligence capabilities.

Hungary adopts comprehensive AI strategy and ethics guidelines, but faces scrutiny over surveillance practices and democratic backsliding.