AI Compliance in United States
The United States regulates AI through a patchwork of federal guidance, agency enforcement, and state-level legislation. Organizations operating nationally must track requirements from the NIST AI RMF, FTC enforcement actions, EEOC hiring guidance, and a growing number of state laws. A centralized compliance approach is essential to avoid gaps across jurisdictions.
AI Regulations
| Regulation | What It Covers | Effective Date | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIST AI Risk Management Framework | Voluntary federal framework for AI risk governance across all sectors | January 2023 | All organizations developing or deploying AI systems in the U.S. |
| Executive Order 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI | Federal directive requiring safety testing, reporting, and standards for AI | October 2023 | Federal agencies and companies developing foundation models |
| FTC Section 5 AI Enforcement | Consumer protection enforcement against deceptive or unfair AI practices | Ongoing enforcement | Any company using AI in consumer-facing products or marketing |
| EEOC AI Guidance on Employment Discrimination | Guidance on using AI in hiring and employment decisions under Title VII | May 2023 | Employers using AI tools in hiring, promotion, or termination processes |
| OMB M-24-10 AI Governance Memo | Requirements for federal agency AI governance, risk management, and transparency | March 2024 | All federal agencies using AI in government operations |
Compliance Steps
- Map all AI systems to applicable federal and state regulatory requirements
- Implement NIST AI RMF controls as a baseline governance framework
- Conduct bias audits for AI tools used in employment and consumer decisions
- Establish cross-state compliance tracking for California, Colorado, Illinois, and other state AI laws
- Document AI system inventories and risk assessments for regulatory reporting readiness
Key Deadlines
| Date | Requirement | Who Must Act |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | Colorado AI Act compliance for high-risk AI systems | Developers and deployers of high-risk AI in Colorado |
| Ongoing | FTC enforcement actions for deceptive AI practices | All companies using AI in consumer products |
| Ongoing | NYC Local Law 144 annual bias audits for automated employment decision tools | Employers using AI hiring tools for NYC candidates |
PolicyGuard maps your AI systems to federal and state requirements simultaneously and alerts you when new regulations take effect. Stay ahead of the U.S. regulatory patchwork.
