AI Regulation, Explained for Real-World Use
AI laws and compliance requirements explained in plain English — so you can understand what applies to you and what to do about it.
Understand AI Regulation in Three Steps
Dense regulatory text, turned into guidance you can actually use.
Browse Regulations
Explore AI laws by framework or jurisdiction. Every summary links back to the actual regulatory text.
Assess Your Risk
Answer 7 questions to see which regulations likely apply to you and where your exposure is highest.
Get Practical Guidance
Understand what each regulation actually requires — who it applies to, what it mandates, and where to find the full text.
AI Regulations You Should Know
Each framework summarized in plain English — what it requires, who it applies to, and what's changed recently. Every summary links to the source.
EU AI Act
The world's first comprehensive AI law. Classification-based requirements for AI systems by risk level.
NIST AI RMF
Voluntary U.S. framework for managing AI risks across the lifecycle. Increasingly referenced in policy.
U.S. State AI Laws
A patchwork of state-level requirements from Colorado, Illinois, Texas, California, and more.
Executive Orders & Federal Policy
Federal AI directives, OMB guidance, and agency-specific requirements for AI procurement and use.
Sector-Specific Rules
HIPAA, FCRA, ECOA, SEC guidance — existing laws being applied to AI in healthcare, finance, and hiring.
Global AI Governance
China's layered AI rules, Japan and South Korea's new laws, UK's sector-led approach, and international standards.
See Which AI Rules May Apply to You
7 questions. 2 minutes. Get a personalized risk profile and a list of the regulations you should be paying attention to.
What's Changing in AI Regulation
Practical breakdowns of new AI laws, enforcement actions, and compliance developments — written so you can act on them.
The EU AI Act Risk Classification: What You Actually Need to Know
The EU AI Act sorts AI systems into four risk tiers — but the details of what triggers 'high-risk' classification trip up most organizations. Here's the practical breakdown.
5 U.S. States Now Regulate AI in Hiring — Is Yours Next?
Colorado, Illinois, and others have passed laws governing automated employment decisions. A quick guide to what each requires and who's affected.
Shadow AI Is Your Biggest Compliance Risk (And How to Fix It)
Your employees are already using ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot — whether you know it or not. Here's why that's a compliance problem and what to do about it.
NIST AI RMF in Practice: From Framework to Action Plan
NIST's AI Risk Management Framework is voluntary — but it's becoming the de facto standard. A step-by-step guide to actually implementing it.
The Federal Push to Preempt State AI Laws: What It Means for Compliance
The December 2025 executive order on AI preemption changed the game for state-level compliance. Here's what it means and why you shouldn't abandon state compliance yet.
EU AI Act Compliance Checklist: What to Do Before August 2026
The August 2026 deadline for Annex III high-risk compliance is approaching. A phased checklist to get your organization ready.
Regulatory Guidance You Can Actually Use
Plain English
Regulatory language translated into clear summaries you can act on — whether you’re reviewing a framework or explaining obligations to your team.
Source-Linked
Every summary traces back to the actual law, rule, or guidance document. Verify anything in one click.
Practice Over Theory
Designed for people who need to understand AI regulation in practice — not decode it.
Tools to Navigate AI Regulation
Free resources built to help you understand and act on AI compliance requirements.
Common Questions About AI Regulation
Any organization that develops, deploys, or uses AI systems — and increasingly, individuals affected by AI-driven decisions in hiring, lending, insurance, or content moderation. If AI influences decisions about people, the regulatory stakes are higher for everyone involved. Even small businesses using off-the-shelf tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can face liability under emerging regulations.
Yes, if your AI system affects people in the EU or if the output of your AI system is used in the EU. This is similar to how GDPR applies to U.S. companies that handle EU residents' data. Many U.S. companies are subject to the EU AI Act without realizing it.
It varies by regulation. The EU AI Act can impose fines up to €35 million or 7% of global annual revenue. U.S. state laws vary — some carry civil penalties, others create private rights of action. The reputational and operational costs of enforcement actions often exceed the fines themselves.
Start with an inventory: what AI systems does your organization use, what data do they process, and what decisions do they influence? Then map those against the regulations that apply to your industry and geography. Our free Risk Assessment tool above gives you a quick starting point.
Not yet. AI regulation is fragmented across jurisdictions and sectors. The NIST AI Risk Management Framework is the closest thing to a universal baseline, but it's voluntary. Most organizations need to comply with multiple overlapping frameworks — which is why having a single resource that tracks all of them matters.
Extremely fast. New AI laws, amendments, and enforcement actions are appearing monthly. In 2025–2026 alone, dozens of U.S. states introduced AI-related legislation, the EU AI Act entered enforcement phases, Japan and South Korea passed comprehensive AI laws, and the federal policy landscape shifted significantly with a new administration. Staying current is a real challenge — and a core reason this resource exists.
What's Coming Next
Tools we're building to help you stay on top of AI regulation.
Compliance Tracker
Track which regulations apply to you and where you stand on each one.
Policy Templates
Starting points for AI governance policies, acceptable use documents, and risk assessments.
Regulatory Alerts
Get notified when AI regulations change in the jurisdictions you care about.
Stay Ahead of AI Regulation
Weekly updates on new AI laws, enforcement actions, and what they mean in practice.