CaliToday (21/9/2025): In a proactive move to govern the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, the Vietnamese government is fast-tracking the development of a comprehensive national AI law, with the goal of enacting it by the end of 2025. This landmark legislation aims to create a robust legal framework that both nurtures the country's burgeoning AI sector and safeguards against the technology's potential risks.
The initiative comes in direct response to the explosive global growth of AI and its increasing integration into Vietnam's fast-growing digital economy. As businesses and public services across the country adopt AI technologies at an unprecedented rate, the government recognizes the urgent need for clear and effective regulation.
This places Vietnam among a growing number of nations, following the lead of regions like the European Union with its AI Act, that are working to establish rules for the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence.
A Dual Mandate: Fostering Innovation and Managing Risk
The forthcoming law is being designed around a crucial dual mandate. On one hand, its primary objective is to create favorable conditions for the sustainable development of AI. This involves providing legal clarity and certainty for researchers, developers, and investors. By establishing clear guidelines, the government aims to attract further foreign direct investment into Vietnam's tech sector and support local startups in becoming globally competitive. The law is a cornerstone of Vietnam's broader national strategy for digital transformation and its ambition to become a regional AI hub.
On the other hand, the legislation is tasked with controlling and mitigating the potential risks associated with the powerful technology. Lawmakers are focusing on addressing critical issues such as:
Data privacy and security: Ensuring that personal and sensitive data used to train AI models is protected.
Algorithmic bias and discrimination: Preventing AI systems from perpetuating or amplifying societal biases.
Transparency and accountability: Establishing clear lines of responsibility for the actions and decisions made by AI systems.
The spread of misinformation: Tackling the challenges posed by deepfakes and AI-generated content.
"We cannot have innovation without trust," stated a government official familiar with the drafting process. "This law is not about stifling AI; it's about building a foundation of responsibility and ethics upon which a healthy, vibrant, and trusted AI ecosystem can grow."
The final text of the law is expected to define different risk categories for AI applications, imposing stricter requirements on high-risk sectors like healthcare, finance, and law enforcement. As Vietnam pushes forward with this ambitious timeline, the international tech community will be watching closely to see how the country balances the immense promise of artificial intelligence with the profound responsibility it entails.
