Lesson Learned on Governance of AI Technology Development in Selected Countries

Artificial intelligence, as one of the advanced and innovative technologies, has a significant impact on the development and progress of various industries. In recent years, artificial intelligence technologies have been recognized as one of the main drivers of economic development in various countries, and leading countries' governments are taking the lead in adopting governance policies to develop these technologies. This study aims to examine the governance experiences of selected countries (China, England, the Netherlands, Brazil, and Canada) in the development of artificial intelligence technologies from a policy perspective and providing lessons learned for Iran. Selected countries were chosen based on three criteria: being advanced in AI governance, having the most regional and economic similarity to Iran, and ultimately the extent of researchers' access to information.In this study, the identification and analysis of the policy programs and overall governance strategies of selected countries were conducted through a systematic review of documents and qualitative content analysis. Finally, based on the framework derived from the literature, this study categorizes the governance strategies for the development of artificial intelligence technologies in selected countries into four categories: 1) data-informed decision making, 2) automation-centered governance, 3) productivity-enhancing governance, and 4) greater equality and poverty reduction.