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| California has enacted multiple AI regulations, including new laws on AI safety and whistleblowers, training-data transparency and watermarking, HR and ADS anti-discrimination rules, and prohibitions on anticompetitive “common pricing algorithms.”New York, building on NYC Local Law 144, has passed several AI-related bills including the RAISE Act, social-media warning requirements, synthetic-performer disclosures, expanded publicity rights, and broader government oversight of automated decision tools.Colorado delays implementation of its comprehensive AI law to June 30, 2026. The requirements remain valid but may face future federal scrutiny.EU AI Act timelines may shift as the European Commission considers a one-year delay for high-risk system obligations amid industry pressure and readiness concerns.AI companions and therapeutic tools face new state rules with Illinois, New York, Utah, and California adopting disclosure requirements, crisis-response protocols, limits on AI in therapeutic contexts, protections for minors, and tighter controls on interactions. |
As 2025 draws to a close, AI regulation continues to accelerate across the globe. States in the U.S. and regions like the EU have been particularly active, creating a complex landscape for businesses and organizations leveraging AI. Here’s a summary of the five key trends to watch with an eye on 2026.