UPDATE – JUNE 2025: Since this article was published, Ukraine has accelerated development of its national AI strategy, with the Ministry of Digital Transformation prioritizing completion by October 2025. The roadmap is designed to align with the EU AI Act, which was formally adopted in May 2024 and published in the EU’s Official Journal in July 2024. Ukraine has committed to phased harmonization—targeting 20% alignment by 2026 and 50% by 2027—across key areas like risk-based regulation, conformity assessments, and human oversight.
Original News Story:
While many nations deliberate their strategies for AI regulation, Ukraine, a country grappling with a conflict, has unveiled its own roadmap. Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, introduced the country’s AI roadmap on October 7, emphasizing Ukraine’s ambition to lead the global AI trend. “Understanding current developments, reacting swiftly, and having our own strategy is essential,” stated Fedorov in a formal press release.
Ukraine’s AI roadmap adopts a phased approach with the overarching goal of balancing societal and business interests while safeguarding human rights. The first stage, spanning two to three years, concentrates on developing future regulators and preparing the business sector for impending regulation. The subsequent stage involves implementing their plan in alignment with the Harmonised Rules on Artificial Intelligence, known as the EU AI Act.
Although the expected unveiling of Ukraine’s AI roadmap is slated for 2024, its implementation awaits the adoption of the EU AI Act to ensure regulatory alignment. This strategic timeline aims to enhance the competitiveness of Ukrainian businesses, facilitating global market access and positioning the country for seamless integration into the EU in the future. However, specific details regarding the timeline for implementation are not outlined in the roadmap.
Ukraine’s AI roadmap is characterized as a comprehensive and balanced framework designed to regulate AI within the country. Fedorov highlights the collaborative nature of the roadmap’s development, involving relevant businesses, scientists, and educators through an expert committee on AI under the Ministry. Fedorov asserts, “AI is actively used in various domains in Ukraine today, with particular significance in military technologies. Developing regulatory frameworks for AI is crucial for the country’s progress and enables us to move faster in this direction.”
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