Current State
In the United States, regulation of AI is in its early stages.
Here are some books and eBooks available to UW users interested in learning more about AI regulations:
Ethics, Governance, and Policies in Artificial Intelligence by ISBN: 9783030819064Publication Date: 2021
Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence by ISBN: 9780815738596Publication Date: 2020Ebook
Federal Legislation
Though many bills have been proposed in Congress, there is still no comprehensive federal legislation dedicated to the topic. See below for tools you can use to track federal bills related to AI.
- AI Legislation TrackerThe American Action Forum created this tool to help users track and navigate federal AI legislation.
- Artificial Intelligence Legislation TrackerThe Brennan Center for Justice serves as a public repository of AI-related bills introduced in Congress.
However, a number of federal agencies have begun issuing principles and guidelines on AI policy.
- Blueprint for an AI Bill of RightsPrinciples identified by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to guide the design, use, and deployment of automated systems to protect the American public in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Cybersecurity Information Sheet: Deploying AI Systems SecurelyThe National Security Agency (NSA) partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and various other federal agencies to release guidance for deploying safe AI systems.
- Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial IntelligenceAs part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy for responsible innovation, this Executive Order to establishes standards for AI safety and security, promotes protection of privacy, advances equity and civil rights, and more.
- National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Office (NAIIO)Legislated by the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act, this office is tasked with coordinating the National AI Initiative and providing technical and administrative support across Federal departments and agencies.
- U.S. Department of State Artificial Intelligence InitiativesThe Department of State promotes domestic and international policy in support of the responsible development, use, and governance of AI technologies. This webpage describes the Department's various bilateral and multilateral discussions and initiatives.
State Legislation
In the absence of federal legislation on AI, states have taken the lead. To track AI-related legislation across the states, see the tools below.
- Legislation TrackerThis National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) webpage covers state legislation related to AI.
- State Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laws & Regulations
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Bloomberg maintains this table to track state laws and regulations related to AI. - The State of State AI Laws: 2023The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is tracking AI laws across the United States.
More Resources
Here are additional resources to help you track federal and state laws related to AI:
- AI Litigation DatabaseGeorge Washington University's Ethical Tech Initiative created this searchable database about ongoing and completed litigation involving AI.
- Artificial Intelligence Legislation Tracker
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Lexis tracks state, federal, and notable municipal legislation related to the use of AI. - Developments in US Artificial Intelligence Law and Regulation: 2023 Tracker
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Westlaw tracks proposed legislation and regulatory guidance on the topic of at the US state and federal level.