Refers to the laws, executive directives, guidelines, and strategic frameworks enacted by individual state governments in the United States to govern the development, procurement, deployment, and oversight of AI technologies. Not all states have implemented regulations /policy, but those that do typically address transparency, data privacy, algorithmic accountability, cybersecurity, civil rights protections, ethical use, and the responsible application of AI in public services such as education, workforce development, healthcare, and transportation. State policies may include requirements for risk assessments, impact disclosures, governance structures, procurement standards, and restrictions on high-risk or harmful uses of AI.

State AI regulations operate within a broader national framework shaped by federal AI policies—such as those issued by the White House, the United States Congress, and federal agencies including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Federal policy establishes nationwide principles related to AI safety, national security, civil rights, and sector-specific oversight, while states develop complementary or more targeted rules that address local needs and contexts.

See: Learn & Work Ecosystem Library: Glossary / Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulations / Policy - U.S. Government | Learn & Work Ecosystem Library

See: Learn & Work Ecosystem Library: Topic Brief: Regulation/Policy in Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Learn & Work Ecosystem Library