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"AI Regulation Wars: The 2024 Global Power Rankings (U.S. vs. EU vs. China vs ASEAN)"

Mariza Lendez

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The world's AI laws are fracturing into tech empires--from the EU's strict bans to China's surveillance AI and ASEAN's agile experiments. Who's leading the race? We rank every major economy by innovation, control, and risk.

Global AI Regulatory Landscape

1. UNITED STATES

Key Laws/Approach: Sector-specific (health, finance), no federal AI law yet.
Recent Developments:
- White House AI Executive Order (Oct 2023) - Requires safety tests for powerful AI models.
- State Laws:
  - California (CPRA amendments for AI profiling).
  - Illinois's AI Video Interview Act (consent required).
Source: White House AI Bill Rights, NIST AI Risk Framework

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2. EUROPEAN UNION

Key Law: EU AI Act (world's first comprehensive AI law, passed March 2024)
- Bans: Social scoring, emotion recognition in workplaces/schools.
- High-Risk AI: CV-scanning tools, biometric ID must meet strict standards.
- General Purpose AI: (e.g., ChatGPT): Transparency requirements.
Enforcement: Phased from 2025.
Source: EUR-Lex AI Act

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3. CHINA

Key Laws:
- Generative AI Rules (Aug 2023) - Must reflect "socialist values".
- Algorithm Registry: Companies must disclose recommendation algorithms.
Focus: Censorship (e.g., deepfakes require watermarks).
Source: CAC AI Regulations

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4. UNITED KINGDOM

Approach: "Pro-innovation" - No new laws yet, re;ies on existing regulators (ICO, CMA).
2024 Focus: AI Safety Institute (testing LLMs like Gemini).
Source: UK AI White Paper

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5. CANADA

Key Law: AIDA (Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, proposed 2023).
High Impact AI must mitigate harm (e.g., bias in hiring tools).
Source: Bill C-27

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6. BRAZIL

Key Law: AI Framework Bill (PL 21/20, pending) - inspired by EU, bans discriminatory AI.
Source: Brazilian Congress

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7. JAPAN

Approach: Soft law - AI Guidelines (2023) encourage self-regulation.
Focus: Robotics/IP, no strict bans yet.
Source: METI AI Policy

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8. UAE (DUBAI)

Key Law: Dubai AI Ethics Advisory Board (2024) - First MENA AI governance.
Source: Dubai AI Principles

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9. AUSTRALIA & OTHERS

Australia: Adopting EU-style rules (consultation ongoing).
India: Digital India Act (2025 draft) may include AI clauses.
South Korea: AI Ethics Charter (non-binding)

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This article, “ AI Regulation Wars: The 2024 Global Power Rankings (U.S. vs. EU vs. China vs ASEAN)"” is an original work by Mariza, a Doctor in Business Administration (Candidate). It is protected by copyright and may not be copied, distributed, or reused without permission, except for brief quotes with proper credit.

Disclaimer:
This guide is for informational purposes only. It does not promote or sell any investment. The insights are based on independent research, enhanced by AI tools to gather verified data from trusted sources like the IMF, World Bank, ASEAN reports, and official Philippine government publications.

citation: Lendez, Mariza [2025]. "AI Regulation Wars: The 2024 Global Power Rankings (U.S. vs. EU vs. China vs ASEAN)" URL] https://chikicha.com/trending-stories/ai-regulation-wars--the-2024-global-power-rankings--u-s-vs-eu-vs-china-vs-asean

The content reflects the author's academic lens and ongoing dissertation titled “Designing a Purpose‑Driven Retirement Model Based on the IKIGAI Philosophy.”

Key Trends to Watch (2025)

EU AI Act Enforcement (2025) - Will set global precedent.
U.S. Federal Law? - Likely post - 2024 election.
China's AI Censorship Tools - Expanding globally via exports.
UN AI Treaty - Discussions underway for global standards.

>>> Reliable TrackingTools:

Standaford's AI Index Report (aiindex.standford.edu)
OECD.AI PolicyObservatory (oecd.ai)
IAPP AI Governance Trackers (iapp.org)

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Mariza Lendez

The author is a purpose-driven researcher and advocate for dignified aging. Drawing from peer-reviewed studies, national data, and lived experiences, she offers an unfiltered lens into the realities of retiring in developing countries. Her dissertation, “Designing a Purpose-Driven Retirement Model Based on the IKIGAI Philosophy,” informs her mission: to serve as the eyes and ears of anxious retirees seeking not just a place—but a meaningful way—to live the last phase of life.