Navigating the US AI Regulatory Landscape: A Patchwork of Agency Actions and State Laws

Despite the absence of a comprehensive federal AI Act, the United States has a robust, albeit fragmented, regulatory environment for artificial intelligence. Internal audit and assurance professionals must understand this complex interplay of agency guidance and state-level legislation to ensure their organizations' AI initiatives are compliant and mitigate emerging risks effectively. This article highlights the critical need for a proactive approach to mapping this compliance architecture.