Mapping AI Policies Across Southeast Asia
A comprehensive database and analysis platform tracking artificial intelligence policy developments in ASEAN member states.
Explore the MapAbout SEA Observatory
The Southeast Asia AI Policy Observatory serves as a central hub for tracking, analyzing, and understanding the evolution of artificial intelligence policies across ASEAN member states.
Our mission is to promote transparency, facilitate knowledge sharing, and support evidence-based policymaking in the region's rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Our Approach
By providing accessible, comprehensive data and analysis, we enable policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to make informed decisions that shape the future of AI governance in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia & ASEAN

Southeast Asia represents one of the world's most dynamic and diverse regions, comprising 11 countries with a combined population of over 600 million people.
ASEAN, established in 1967, serves as the primary regional organization promoting economic, political, and social cooperation among its 10 member countries. The 11th country in SEA (Timor-Leste) is currently in the process of joining.
The region's rapid digital transformation and growing AI adoption make it a crucial arena for studying and shaping AI policy developments.
Our Team

Shi Hao Lee
SEA Observatory Lead

Philip Tham
Software contributor

Lyantoniette Chua
Advisor
AISA co-founder
100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics for 2024

Dr. Supheakmungkol Sarin
AI Expert for UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI Ex-WEF, Google