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, establishing a risk-based regulatory framework for artificial intelligence systems placed on the European market.
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) is a voluntary U.S. framework for managing risks throughout the AI lifecycle, rapidly becoming the de facto standard for AI governance in federal procurement, state regulation, and industry practice.
U.S. State AI Laws
With no comprehensive federal AI law in place, U.S. states are writing their own rules. The result is a fast-moving patchwork of requirements covering hiring, insurance, housing, and more.
Executive Orders & Federal Policy
The U.S. has no comprehensive federal AI law, but a mix of executive orders, agency guidance, and existing statutes shape the regulatory landscape. The policy direction shifted significantly between the Biden and Trump administrations.
Sector-Specific Rules
Existing federal regulators are actively applying longstanding laws to AI systems in healthcare, financial services, employment, insurance, and education. You don’t need a new AI-specific statute to face AI regulation—the rules are already on the books.
Global AI Governance
AI governance is expanding rapidly worldwide, but with no unified approach. Countries and international bodies are pursuing regulation at different speeds, with different philosophies—creating a fragmented landscape that companies operating across borders must navigate carefully.