Artificial Intelligence Policy Observatory for the World of Work

National and Regional Cases

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AIPOWW is the first AI Observatory that is defined by a focus on how the world of work is being rapidly transformed by AI Regulation, Development, and Governance, globally.

AIPOWW national and regional cases demonstrate the different approaches taken in regulation, development, and governance surrounding AI. Case studies focus on the European Union, the United States, China, India, Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

  • Regulation: Governments are working on laws, guidelines, and other types of policies surrounding AI internationally, from a variety of perspectives. While our cases cover broad themes for AI regulation, the AIPOWW focus is on existing and likely outcomes for workers. 
  • Development: Public and private sectors internationally are working to advance AI innovation, research, and development. While our cases cover broad themes for AI development, the AIPOWW focus is on existing and likely outcomes for workers. 
  • Governance: Civil society is responding to advances in AI, and social movements include trade union, NGO and online media activities. While our cases cover broad themes for AI governance, the AIPOWW focus is on existing and likely outcomes for workers.

These categories provide a holistic overview of how the state, businesses, and civil society are managing and responding to the rise of AI, with a focus on workers.