Artificial intelligence is no longer simply a “tech feature”—it is now infrastructure subject to legal regimes, across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. For companies building AI systems or deploying them internationally, the compliance challenge is real, urgent, and unavoidable. Below is a contextualised overview of four key jurisdictions: the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The European Union: Binding regulation, lifecycle obligations

AI governance is now a defining component of corporate boardroom responsibilities.