AI Laws and Regulations- The Wid West
- Aida Poulsen
- Aug 17
- 1 min read
Artificial Intelligence is rattling old legal cages—but much of the law hasn’t caught up. For businesses building or using AI, regulatory uncertainty isn't just a nuisance—it’s a strategic risk.
The Regulatory Terrain in the U.S.
No federal guardrails—yetAs of 2025, the U.S. still lacks a comprehensive AI regulatory framework. The federal government relies on fragmented executive orders and targeted legislation, not sweeping mandates
A patchwork quilt of state laws
Over 45 states have introduced more than 550 AI-related bills addressing issues like bias, transparency, deepfakes, and algorithmic decision-making.
Regulatory showdown: federal moratorium vs. state innovationA proposed federal law would freeze state-level AI regulation for 10 years—risking public protections in the absence of federal standards.
Switching executive gearsA recent executive order from January 2025 leans heavily toward deregulation, revoking prior guidelines aimed at AI safety and urging agencies to remove perceived barriers to innovation.
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