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Regulatory Framework (AI)

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

An AI regulatory framework is a body of laws, standards, or guidelines issued by a government or standards body that sets requirements for how AI systems must be developed, deployed, and governed. Examples include the EU AI Act, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, the UK AI Safety Institute's evaluations, and sector-specific rules from regulators in finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.