AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - United States

According to White & Case, the tracker is designed to provide businesses with an understanding of the state of play of AI regulations in the core markets in which they operate.[1]The firm writes that in the US, there is a mix of White House Executive Orders, federal and state initiatives, and actions by existing regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission.[1]White & Case reports that the AI Action Plan recommends that the Office of Management and Budget work with federal agencies to assess states' AI regulatory environments when making federal funding decisions[1]. The firm adds that it is unclear how much impact this recommendation will have or what it will look like in practice.[1]According to the firm, the plan also stresses the Administration's aim of enhancing the United States' AI infrastructure for geopolitical leadership while protecting against foreign adversary threats.[1]A summary of the tracker on JD Supra says the US relies on existing federal laws and guidelines to regulate AI but aims to introduce AI legislation and a federal regulation authority.[2]White & Case warns that international businesses may face substantially different AI regulatory compliance challenges in different parts of the world.[1] The firm says the tracker will develop over time, adding updates and new jurisdictions[1].