Israel
Israel chose the opposite of the EU model on purpose. Its December 2023 national AI policy delegates rulemaking to sectoral regulators under shared responsible-innovation principles, with a coordinating knowledge center rather than a central AI authority. There is no AI statute and none imminent; the bet is that sector expertise beats horizontal law for a fast-moving technology.
Key points
- The 2023 national policy on AI regulation and ethics is the governing document; it is policy, not statute.
- Sectoral regulators write their own AI rules within shared principles; a coordination center keeps them consistent.
- Privacy law, updated through Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law, is the binding layer most AI systems meet first.
Laws and instruments
National AI Regulation and Ethics Policy
Israel's framework for sector-led AI regulation on responsible-innovation principles, favoring soft law and regulator discretion over a horizontal act.
Timeline
- December 2023National AI policy adopted: sectoral, principles-based.
- 2024 to 2026Sector regulators issue guidance; privacy enforcement modernized.
Who it applies to
No AI-specific statutory duties. Obligations arrive through each sector's regulator and through privacy law for personal data.
Penalties
No AI-specific penalties. Privacy Protection Authority enforcement and sectoral sanctions apply on their ordinary terms.
Common questions
Does Israel have a comprehensive AI law?
What are the penalties for AI violations in Israel?
Who does AI regulation in Israel apply to?
Artificial Intelligence Regulations, "AI Regulation in Israel," reviewed July 16, 2026, https://artificialintelligenceregulations.com/jurisdictions/israel.html.
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