Patchwork of State AI Laws Creates Compliance Headache for US Businesses
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A patchwork of differing state laws on AI is creating confusion for US businesses trying to capitalize on AI. 30 states have proposed or adopted constraints on how AI can be used.
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The state laws reflect priorities from the federal government, like Biden's order for developers to apply AI "responsibly," but differ in subtle ways that complicate compliance.
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Many states have adopted consumer protection laws giving people rights to opt out of automated decision systems and profiling. But definitions differ between states.
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Some states like Illinois and New York have laws specifically targeting uses of AI in hiring, employment decisions, and bias audits.
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The number of US state legislatures controlled by a single party has more than doubled since 1991, helping drive adoption of AI laws.