The MPs of the Legislative Chamber passed the Regulating Use of Artificial Intelligence Bill in its first reading. The bill was initiated by a group of MPs.
According to MP Shahnoza Kholmukhamedova, "AI is posing threats to human rights and personal data security worldwide, including in Uzbekistan."
"In particular, last year, the falsification of audio, photos, and videos of well-known individuals using AI increased by 50 times. In Uzbekistan, 1,129 illegally processed AI-generated materials were identified on the internet in 2023, and 3,553 in 2024. These materials often used the likeness or voice of others to gain public trust," she said.
Kholmukhamedova emphasized that these developments pinpointed to the need to regulate AI-related activities through national legislation.
"Furthermore, the President, at the first plenary session of the Legislative Chamber, recommended to set up a legal framework to regulate AI-related issues. This bill was developed in response to that directive," she added.
As is customary, the MPs did not publish the text of the bill or subject it to public input.
The bill proposes amendments to the Informatization Bill and the Administrative Liability Code.
Reportedly, the bill defines the concept of "artificial intelligence," outlines the main areas of national policies in the field, specifies the responsibilities of the authorized body, and establishes general rules for using AI in creating information resources and operating information systems.
The bill mandates labeling for information resources created using AI technologies.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the unlawful processing and dissemination of personal data using AI technologies through media, social networks, or the internet. It proposes administrative penalties for violations, though the MPs did not disclose specific penalties.
MP Alisher Kadirov noted that amendments to Article 46 of the Administrative Liability Code are being introduced:
"Those who illegally process and distribute personal data using AI will have their tools confiscated, face up to 15 days of administrative detention, or be fined between 50 and 100 times the base calculation amount."
This information was not mentioned during the live broadcast of the chamber's session.
According to MPs, the bill was developed by studying the experiences of the United States, Europe, East Asia, and CIS countries, and was coordinated with relevant ministries and agencies.
The bill also includes requirements to ensure that AI-generated information resources and AI-based information systems do not violate human rights, life, health, freedom, dignity, or other inalienable rights. It further stipulates that decisions affecting human rights and freedoms should not rely solely on conclusions drawn from AI-generated resources or systems, as stated in the Legislative Chamber’s Telegram channel.
Following Kholmukhamedova’s presentation, MP Ekaterina Smesova emphasized the importance of AI and the necessity of the bill for society. She inquired about who would oversee compliance with the bill’s requirements.
In Europe, numerous regulations have been adopted to regulate AI use. In the U.S., especially after the new president took office, restrictions have been lifted to promote technological development. We aim to establish the concept of AI in the legal framework and define the basic rules and actors, rather than imposing bans, restrictions, or controls."
The bill was passed in first reading, with 130 MPs voting in favor, three abstaining, and with no votes against.
