Artificial Intelligence law at Ukraine
Ukraine is actively developing a regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to align with European Union standards while fostering innovation and protecting citizens' rights.
🇺🇦 Ukraine's AI Regulatory Roadmap
In October 2023, Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation, in collaboration with the Expert Committee on AI, introduced a comprehensive roadmap for AI regulation. This strategy adopts a "bottom-up" approach, emphasizing self-regulation and industry collaboration before implementing binding legislation. Key principles include:(thedigital.gov.ua, AI of Ukraine)
Service Function: Providing businesses with tools to prepare for future AI laws and access international markets.
Balance: Learning from global regulatory experiences to avoid overregulation.
Partnership and Self-Regulation: Encouraging joint efforts between the state and private sector.
Global Perspective: Considering international standards, particularly the EU AI Act.
Product Approach: Offering tools to help businesses meet international market requirements. (AI of Ukraine, dc.org.ua)
The roadmap outlines a two-stage implementation:
Preparatory Phase: Developing methodologies for AI system evaluation, establishing regulatory sandboxes, and promoting voluntary AI system labeling.
Legislative Phase: Drafting and enacting a national AI law, drawing from the EU AI Act and other international frameworks. (dc.org.ua, ifesukraine.org)
📜 Draft Legislation and Data Protection
Ukraine is also revising its data protection laws to address AI-related challenges. Draft Law No. 8153, "On the Protection of Personal Data," aims to harmonize Ukrainian legislation with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This law introduces concepts like "profiling" and "automated decision-making," directly impacting AI systems that process personal data. It also grants individuals the right to protection against decisions made solely through automated processing. (dc.org.ua)
Additionally, Ukraine is considering legislation to regulate the creation and distribution of AI-generated content, such as deepfakes, to protect democratic processes and public trust. This includes provisions for transparency in political campaigns and safeguarding personal data. (cotler.tau.ac.il)
🧭 Alignment with EU Standards
Ukraine's approach to AI regulation is closely aligned with the EU's AI Act, which introduces a risk-based framework for AI systems. This alignment is crucial for Ukraine's European integration and for ensuring that Ukrainian businesses can operate within the EU market. The EU AI Act's emphasis on transparency, accountability, and human oversight serves as a model for Ukraine's regulatory efforts. (ifesukraine.org)
🔍 Ongoing Developments
Ukraine's AI regulatory framework is still evolving. The Ministry of Digital Transformation continues to engage with stakeholders, including businesses, academia, and civil society, to refine the roadmap and prepare for the legislative phase. Public consultations and expert discussions are ongoing to ensure that the final legislation balances innovation with the protection of fundamental rights.(dc.org.ua)
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