United States AI Policy Guide
AI Regulatory Overview — United States, North America
📋 Key Laws & Regulations
Biden-era order requiring large AI developers to submit safety tests and establishing AISI. Formally revoked by the Trump administration in January 2025.
Read Full Text →Trump administration's order replacing Biden's EO: shifts to 'AI dominance' strategy — reduces regulatory burden, accelerates government AI procurement, asserts global AI leadership.
Read Full Text →Voluntary framework for managing AI risks across four core functions: Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage.
Read Full Text →Congressional effort to establish a federal AI regulatory framework, harmonize state rules, and set industry liability standards.
🎯 Regulatory Focus Areas
🚫 Prohibited Uses
- Assisting mass biological weapon development
- Undermining electoral infrastructure
- Generative sexual content targeting minors
✅ Compliance Requirements
- Large-scale AI models must submit safety evaluations to NIST
- Federal AI procurement must follow OMB policy guidelines
- High-risk sectors (finance, healthcare) must disclose AI decision logic
📊 Business Impact Analysis
Trump administration revoked Biden's AI safety order in Jan 2025, shifting to a "competitiveness-first" approach with lighter federal oversight. NIST framework remains as voluntary guidance. State laws (especially California SB 1047) are accelerating, creating federal + state dual-layer compliance requirements for multinationals.
Information above is a 2025 reference. Regulations and policies evolve rapidly. Consult local legal counsel for up-to-date compliance guidance before operating in this jurisdiction.