Kazakhstan Adopts New Law Regulating Artificial Intelligence

The new legislation officially defines artificial intelligence systems as objects of informatization, recognizing AI as a tool designed to help humans accomplish specific tasks. In line with this definition, the law introduces a principle of responsibility: owners, developers, and users of AI technologies will be held accountable according to their role in the deployment and operation of such systems.

AI system owners are now required to manage risks, ensure safety, maintain reliability, and support users in resolving issues related to system performance.

The legislation outlines key principles that must guide AI development in Kazakhstan, including legality, fairness, equality, transparency, explainability, protection of personal data, respect for human autonomy, and the prioritization of human well-being.

To prevent harm, the law bans the creation or use of certain types of AI on Kazakhstani territory—specifically systems that employ manipulative or subliminal techniques, unlawfully collect personal data, or otherwise violate national data-protection rules.

To ensure public awareness, AI-generated goods, services, and content must now carry a special label informing consumers that artificial intelligence was used in their production.

The law also establishes the legal foundation for a national AI platform aimed at accelerating the development, testing, and experimental operation of domestic AI models and software solutions. The platform will allow limited-period trials of new technologies before their large-scale implementation.

The full text of the law will be published in official print outlets.