Nepal’s Path to a Responsible AI Era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global technological landscape, impacting everything from economic systems to human rights, governance to sustainable development. In Nepal, the adoption of AI is underway—albeit at a modest pace—across various sectors such as banking, media, agriculture, healthcare, and the wider economy. However, the country’s formal policy recognition of AI is still in its early stages. In this context, the article explores Nepal’s emerging AI policy landscape, analyzes its key provisions, assesses both its strengths and limitations, and presents forward-looking recommendations.