LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN UKRAINE

Abstract

This article proposes scientifically grounded recommendations for the future development of special legislation on artificial intelligence in Ukraine, taking into account the state’s European integration course. The results of the study indicate that, as of early 2026, the legal regulation of artificial intelligence in Ukraine remains fragmented. A specific law is absent, and legal relations are governed by general provisions of civil, information, and administrative legislation. By Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 457-r dated May 9, 2025, the Action Plan for the implementation of the Concept for the Development of Artificial Intelligence for 2025– 2026 was approved; however, this document has an exclusively programmatic character and does not contain regulatory provisions. A comparative analysis with the EU AI Act revealed significant gaps: Ukraine has not yet introduced a risk-based approach, classification of AI systems, mechanisms of mandatory certification, or independent oversight.