Vietnam: Law on Artificial Intelligence including design requirements for high-risk AI systems was introduced to National Assembly

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Law on Artificial Intelligence including design requirements for high-risk AI systems was introduced to National Assembly

On 27 November 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam, setting out design requirements for high-risk artificial intelligence systems applicable to suppliers. Article 14(1)(a) requires the establishment and maintenance of risk management measures and regular review when significant changes or new risks arise. Article 14(1)(b) requires managing training, testing, and operational data to ensure quality within technical capabilities and in accordance with the intended use. Article 14(1)(c) requires establishing, updating, and maintaining technical records and operational logs for conformity assessment and post-commissioning inspection. Article 14(1)(d) requires designing the system to ensure the ability of humans to monitor and intervene. Article 11(1) requires that artificial intelligence systems interacting directly with humans are designed and operated so that users are aware of the interaction. Article 11(2) requires that audio, visual, and video content generated by artificial intelligence systems is marked in a machine-readable format.

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Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2025-09-29
in consultation

On 29 September 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) opened a public consultation, ru…

2025-10-20
processing consultation

On 20 October 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) closed the public consultation, wh…

2025-11-27
under deliberation

On 27 November 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence was introduced to the National Assembly of …

2025-12-10
adopted

On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which a…

2026-03-01
in force

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force. The Law requires AI systems …