AI policy frameworks implementation ratio, by region
A report by the Global Index on Responsible AI reveals a significant global divide in the implementation of AI governance frameworks. While North America leads with a 75% implementation rate, regions in the Global South, particularly Africa, lag behind at 40%.
Why it matters
The disparity in AI policy enforcement highlights a growing digital and regulatory gap that could impact global technological safety and equity.
Global implementation of artificial intelligence policy frameworks stands at an average ratio of 55 per cent, revealing a notable divide across world regions in translating AI governance policies into active practice.
Northern America leads the world in putting policy measures into action, recording the highest implementation ratio at 75 per cent.
Europe follows in second place with a 65 per cent implementation rate, while Asia and Oceania rank third, achieving a 57 per cent ratio.
Regions across the Global South lag behind the global benchmark. South and Central America achieved a 44 per cent implementation ratio, closely followed by the Middle East at 43 percent.
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