FZ No. 169
Federal Law on Digital Innovation and AI in Experimental Legal Regimes
Establishes experimental legal regimes for digital innovation and AI, broadening liability for damages during testing and creating tracking mechanisms for AI-related incidents.
Jurisdiction
Russia
RU
Enacted
Dec 1, 2024
Effective
Jan 4, 2025
Enforcement
Federal government commission
Entered into force January 4, 2025
What It Requires
Who Must Comply
Safety Provisions
- • Liability framework for AI-related damages
- • Mechanisms for tracking and identifying individuals responsible for AI incidents
- • Commission to address damages caused by AI
Enforcement
Enforced by
Federal government commission
Penalties
Penalties pending regulatory determination
To be determined through implementing regulations
Quick Facts
- Binding
- Yes
- Mental Health Focus
- No
- Child Safety Focus
- No
- Algorithmic Scope
- Yes
Why It Matters
Establishes liability and incident tracking framework for AI systems, relevant for companies testing AI in Russian experimental regimes
Recent Developments
Entered into force January 2025 as part of Russia's broader AI regulation framework
Cite This
APA
Russia. (2024). Federal Law on Digital Innovation and AI in Experimental Legal Regimes. Retrieved from https://nope.net/regs/ru-fz-169
BibTeX
@misc{ru_fz_169,
title = {Federal Law on Digital Innovation and AI in Experimental Legal Regimes},
author = {Russia},
year = {2024},
url = {https://nope.net/regs/ru-fz-169}
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