AI Governance is rising. But still not ready.
But still not ready.The world is beginning to build governance structures for Artificial Intelligence – but the system is far from stable. The latest ASGR – AIGN Systemic Governance Readiness Index stands at 42.6 out of 100 in August 2025. This marks clear progress compared to July (38.8), yet significant gaps remain before AI governance can be considered globally operational.
What is ASGR?
The ASGR (AIGN Systemic Governance Readiness Index) is the world’s first global score that does not measure opinions or surveys, but real infrastructure signals:
- Regulation & legislation
- Institutional governance frameworks
- Certification & trust labels
- Market behavior and risk signals
Each month, more than 1,000 verified governance signals are analyzed. The result is an objective picture of how prepared the world is for systemic AI governance.
August 2025 Results: 42.6 / 100
Signs of Progress
- Structural maturity: More governments formally embedding AI risk mandates into national strategies.
- Regulatory alignment: Notable cross-border progress, especially in the EU and APAC.
- Certification pilots: First waves of trust infrastructure in education and beyond.
Persistent Gaps
- Enforcement capacity remains limited in most regions.
- Market signaling by enterprises is inconsistent and weak.
- Public trust in AI systems continues to decline amid transparency gaps.
Seoul as a Mileston
A powerful symbol of this movement: the awarding of the first AIGN Education Trust Label in Asia to Fayston Preparatory School in Seoul.
This milestone proves that AI governance is no longer abstract – it is teachable, certifiable, and operational.
Why 100/100 is Possible
The benchmark of 100/100 is not hypothetical. It is reached through full implementation of the AIGN OS – The Operating System for Responsible AI Governance.
With AIGN OS, governance moves from principles on paper to infrastructure in practice.
Conclusion: Movement, not yet maturity
The rise to 42.6 signals momentum. But it is not yet maturity.
Only by building systemic governance infrastructure can institutions, governments, and enterprises close the governance gap – and shape AI that earns trust.
📑 Read more: The full ASGR Report August 2025 is available.