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AI Laws & Regulations

Tracking the evolving landscape of AI regulation worldwide

The landscape of AI regulation is rapidly evolving. U.S. regulation consists primarily of state laws focusing on specific AI applications and risks. The EU, however, has passed a comprehensive AI Act. This resource is designed to help AI practitioners track AI laws in the US and globally.

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Key Regulatory Trends

Several trends are emerging in AI regulation. First, there's a strong focus on transparency and disclosure, particularly around AI-generated content and automated decision-making. California's AI Transparency Act and similar laws require clear disclosures when AI systems interact with consumers. Second, employment-related AI regulation is gaining traction, with states like Illinois and New York City implementing strict requirements for AI use in hiring and workplace decisions. Third, there's growing regulation of AI-generated content, particularly in political advertising and digital replicas, as evidenced by laws in Florida, New Mexico, and California.

For AI developers and companies deploying AI systems, compliance requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction and use case. High-risk AI applications, particularly those used in employment, healthcare, or political contexts, face the strictest oversight.

Key Takeaway for Industry

Organizations developing or deploying AI should implement a systematic approach to tracking and complying with relevant regulations across jurisdictions. Given the rapid evolution of AI law, maintaining compliance may require regular assessment of AI systems against new requirements, particularly around transparency, fairness, and documentation.

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CaliforniaAI TransparencyEffective: January 1, 2026

California AI Transparency Act (SB 942)

Requires developers of widely used AI systems to provide AI-detection tools and watermarking capabilities.

CaliforniaDigital ContentEffective: January 1, 2025

Digital Replica Protection (AB 2602 & AB 1836)

Protects individuals from unauthorized use of their voice and likeness through digital replicas.

CaliforniaAI TransparencyEffective: July 1, 2019

BOT Disclosure Law (SB 1001)

Requires disclosure of bot use in commercial or political contexts.

ColoradoConsumer ProtectionEffective: January 1, 2025

AI Consumer Protection Act (SB24-205)

Establishes comprehensive framework for regulating high-risk AI systems.

ColoradoDigital ContentEffective: May 24, 2024

AI-Generated Election Content Law (HB1147)

Regulates use of AI-generated content in political communications.

ConnecticutAI AssessmentEffective: July 1, 2023

Public Act No. 23-196

Establishes state working group to assess AI system use.

FloridaDigital ContentEffective: July 1, 2024

Political Advertisement Disclosure Act (HB 919)

Requires disclosure of AI use in political advertisements.

GeorgiaHealthcare AIEffective: July 1, 2023

Optometry AI Assessment Act (HB 203)

Regulates use of AI in optometry practices.

IllinoisEmploymentEffective: January 1, 2022

AI Video Interview Act

Regulates use of AI in employment video interviews.

IllinoisEmploymentEffective: January 1, 2026

AI Employment Decision Act (HB 3773)

Regulates use of AI in employment decisions.

MarylandEmploymentEffective: October 1, 2020

Facial Recognition for Employment (HB 1202)

Regulates use of facial recognition in hiring.

MarylandAI AssessmentEffective: June 1, 2024

State Agency AI Assessment (SB 818)

Requires assessment of state agency AI systems.

New MexicoDigital ContentEffective: May 15, 2024

AI Political Advertisement Act (HB 182)

Requires disclosure of AI use in political advertisements.

New YorkEmploymentEffective: July 5, 2023

NYC Local Law 144

Regulates automated employment decision tools in NYC.

TennesseeDigital ContentEffective: July 1, 2024

ELVIS Act

Protects voices from unauthorized AI replication.

European UnionComprehensive AI RegulationEffective: January 1, 2025

AI Act

First comprehensive AI law globally, using risk-based approach to regulate AI systems.

United KingdomAI GovernanceEffective: January 1, 2024

AI Regulation White Paper Framework

Establishes principles-based framework for AI regulation across sectors.

ChinaAI Content GenerationEffective: August 15, 2023

Generative AI Regulations

Regulates development and use of generative AI systems.

JapanAI GovernanceEffective: January 1, 2024

AI Governance Guidelines

Establishes voluntary guidelines for AI development and deployment.

CanadaAI GovernanceEffective: September 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA)

Establishes requirements for development and deployment of high-impact AI systems.

BrazilAI GovernanceEffective: January 1, 2024

AI Framework Law (Bill 21/20)

Establishes foundational principles for AI development and use.

InternationalAI GuidelinesEffective: May 22, 2019

OECD AI Principles

First international standards for trustworthy AI development.

InternationalAI EthicsEffective: November 24, 2021

UNESCO AI Ethics Recommendation

Global framework for ethical AI development and deployment.

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