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["Report Generated: 6/19/2026"]
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["Question","Azerbaijan"]
["Overview"]
["Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)?\n\n*Please note that EU rules are applicable in all EU Member States*"," Yes, by amendments dated 21 April 2026, the liability for the creation and dissemination of AI-generated false or explicit content without consent and the dissemination of AI-generated content without proper labelling is determined by the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Delinquencies. \n Certain existing legislation may also apply to matters arising from their use, including: \n \n The Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Copyright and Related Rights \n The Law on Patents \n The Law on Trademarks and Geographical Indications \n The Law on Personal Data \n \n Please also be advised that Azerbaijan will establish a dedicated legal framework for artificial intelligence by 2027, as mandated by Presidential Decree No. 530 on the Approval of the Artificial Intelligence Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2025–2028 , dated March 19, 2025 (the “ Strategy ”). The Strategy states the importance of clear rules to ensure ethical, fair, and secure AI use to protect individual rights, guide responsible deployment, and address risks such as bias and misuse.  "]
["Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation.\n\n*Please note that EU rules are applicable in all EU Member States*","The creation or dissemination of AI-generated false audio, video or image materials using a person’s likeness or voice without consent, as well as the creation or dissemination of AI-generated pornographic or sexually explicit materials without consent, constitutes a criminal liability under the recent amendments to the \nCriminal Code.Additionally, under the \nCode of Administrative Delinquencies, photo, video or audio materials generated through AI technologies and distributed through media or telecommunications networks should contain clear and visible labelling indicating that such materials were created using AI technologies \n"]
["Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction?\n\n*Please note that EU rules are applicable in all EU Member States*","On 27 February 2026, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued a decree establishing the Digital Development Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Council was created to coordinate state policy and determine priority areas in digital development, including artificial intelligence, innovation, technological capacity, and digital sovereignty.\n"]