Uzbekistan has adopted a new law regulating the use of artificial intelligence, introducing fines for illegal processing of personal data and banning legally binding decisions based solely on AI systems.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed Law No. ZRU-1115 amending the “Law on Informationization” and establishing a legal framework for the development and use of artificial intelligence technologies in the country.
The law defines artificial intelligence as a complex of technological solutions that allow systems to imitate human knowledge and skills, learn independently, search for solutions, and produce results comparable to human intellectual activity in specific tasks.
It also clarifies the powers of authorized state agencies to oversee the AI sector.
One key provision prohibits state institutions and organizations from relying solely on AI-generated conclusions when making decisions affecting human rights and freedoms, and ensures that human oversight remains mandatory in legally important processes.
The law also introduces administrative fines for the unlawful processing of personal data using AI technology and its unlawful dissemination in the media and online.
The fine ranges from 50 to 100 Basic Account Units (equivalent to approximately $1,635 to $3,270), and the equipment used in the offense will be confiscated.
international background
Globally, governments are increasingly looking to regulate AI rather than relying entirely on it.
The European Union has adopted a landmark AI law that limits the use of AI in high-risk areas and requires strict transparency for sensitive applications.
In the United States, AI is widely used in courts for document analysis and case management, but judges are prohibited from making decisions based solely on the output of algorithms.
China, on the other hand, requires that AI-generated content adhere to strict data and security standards.
Against this backdrop, Uzbekistan’s decision to ban legally binding decisions based solely on AI places the country firmly in the global trend of prioritizing human control over full automation.
Officials said the purpose of the new law is to promote the safe development of artificial intelligence while protecting the rights of citizens and preventing the misuse of advanced digital technologies.
