Recent Federal and Local Legislation Regarding Artificial Intelli

Here are key points summarizing the article using an unordered list:

– On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” but without a proposed 10-year moratorium on state laws regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI), leading to a surge in state-level AI legislation.

– On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing a national policy framework for AI, aimed at maintaining U.S. global dominance. The order includes the creation of an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge state AI laws conflicting with federal policy.

– Colorado enacted its AI law in May 2024, aiming to prevent algorithmic discrimination and requiring companies to disclose and manage risks associated with AI systems used in consequential decisions.

– The Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act focuses on transparency regarding generative AI and provides strict guidelines for mental health chatbots, including requirements for disclosure and strict limitations on data sharing.

– Texas’ Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, passed in 2025 to protect consumers, prohibits the use of AI in certain harmful or discriminatory contexts and requires disclosure when consumers interact with AI.

– The ADMT Regulations under California’s Consumer Privacy Act went into effect on January 1, 2027, establishing rules for businesses using AI in making significant decisions, including requirements for notice and risk assessment.

– As companies adopt AI, they must develop robust AI governance and risk management practices, guided by frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).