AI Laws and Regulations- The Wild West
- Poulsen Law
- Dec 2, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
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—yet. As of 2026, 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 innovation. A proposed federal law would freeze state-level AI regulation for 10 years—risking public protections in the absence of federal standards.
Switching executive gears. A 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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