North America · Proposed · Maturity 55/100 · Last reviewed 2 weeks ago
Sectoral federal rules, state laws (Colorado, California, etc.), and NIST guidance — no single national AI law yet.
The United States regulates AI primarily through existing sectoral laws (civil rights, consumer protection, health, finance) plus newer state laws and voluntary federal frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Several federal executive orders and agency actions set expectations for AI safety, transparency, and non-discrimination. State-level laws increasingly address automated decision-making and consumer notice.
Consumers may encounter AI disclosure requirements that vary by state and industry. California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York have laws touching on automated decision-making, biometrics, or hiring AI. Federal agencies (FTC, EEOC, CFPB, HHS) enforce existing laws against AI-driven harms.
First comprehensive US state AI law targeting consequential decisions; effective in 2026.
Enacted · Law
Voluntary US framework for managing AI risks across the life cycle (Govern, Map, Measure, Manage).
Guidance · Framework
Requires independent bias audits and candidate notice for automated employment decision tools used in NYC.
Enacted · Law
California is issuing regulations on automated decision-making technology under the CCPA/CPRA.
Enacted · Law
Notice, consent, and deletion requirements when AI analyzes job-interview videos in Illinois.
Enacted · Law
2023-01
NIST releases AI Risk Management Framework 1.0
2023-10
Executive Order 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI issued
2024-05
Colorado passes the first comprehensive US state AI law
2025-01
Federal policy direction under revision
Explainer · Apr 7, 2026
News · Apr 2, 2026