AI policies across the globe: Implications and recommendations for libraries, Leo S Lo, OnlineFirst. Published August 27, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352231196172 – This article examines the proposed artificial intelligence policies of the USA, UK, European Union, Canada, and China, and their implications for libraries. As artificial intelligence revolutionizes library operations, it presents complex challenges, such as ethical dilemmas, data privacy concerns, and equitable access issues. The article highlights key themes in these policies, including ethics, transparency, the balance between innovation and regulation, and data privacy. It also identifies areas for improvement, such as the need for specific guidelines on mitigating biases in artificial intelligence systems and navigating data privacy issues. The article further provides practical recommendations for libraries to engage with these policies and develop best practices for artificial intelligence use. The study underscores the need for libraries to not only adapt to these policies but also actively engage with them, contributing to the development of more comprehensive and effective artificial intelligence governance. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way libraries operate, offering new avenues for personalized recommendations, advanced research, and operational efficiency. However, the rapid advancement of AI also presents complex challenges, including ethical dilemmas, data privacy concerns, and equitable access issues. As such, the AI policies and regulations proposed by the USA, UK, European Union, Canada, and China not only provide a crucial framework for navigating these challenges, but also reveal areas of critique that need to be addressed. The USA’s “Blueprint for an AI bill of rights” (Office of Science and Technology Policy, 2022), the UK’s “A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation” (Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, 2023), the European Union’s AI Act (European Commission, 2021), Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Government of Canada, 2023), and China’s “Measures for the management of generative artificial intelligence services” (Webster, 2023) each represent a significant step toward addressing the ethical implications of AI and ensuring equitable access to opportunities. These policies highlight key themes, such as ethics, transparency, the balance between innovation and regulation, data privacy, and the nature of the regulatory landscape. However, they also reveal areas of critique that need to be addressed, including the need for specific guidelines on mitigating biases in AI systems, navigating data privacy issues, and determining the level of risk associated with a particular AI system.”