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As of 2025, escalating efforts are underway to establish AI regulations, reflecting a blend of federal, state, and international initiatives aiming to guarantee the safe and stable utilization of artificial intelligence amid potential disruptions.
The Biden administration's Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, though not legally binding, seeks to encourage responsible AI development and safety testing. This framework may be affected by more recent executive orders, a component of the administration's persistent focus on AI governance.
President Trump introduced an executive order in January 2025, promoting a more permissive approach to AI by revising or rescinding prior restrictions. This order eliminates mandatory federal red-teaming, pre-deployment filings, watermarking for AI-generated content, model cards, incident reports, and bias audits unless necessary for sector-specific regulators.
Passed in April 2025, the TAKE IT DOWN Act criminalizes the dissemination of AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery and mandates its removal from public platforms, addressing deepfake concerns.
A proposed bill seeks a 10-year moratorium on state AI regulation, aiming to foster a unified national policy that prioritizes AI innovation over regulation.
At the state level, a patchwork of AI-related legislation has emerged, with California, Colorado, and Utah enacting their own regulations. For instance, California requires disclaimers and human contact instructions for AI-generated healthcare communications. California's CPPA regulations are undergoing further refinement, as the comment period remains open until June 2, 2025.
Europe is observing the heavy regulation of AI systems in contrast to the U.S.'s focus on innovation. China has implemented final measures for labeling AI-generated content, which will come into effect on September 1, 2025, demonstrating a unique regulatory approach.
Tech experts argue for a balanced approach that fosters innovation while ensuring safety and ethical AI development. Voluntary practices, such as red-teaming and model cards, are advocated for even if not federally mandated, to maintain due diligence. However, the proposed moratorium on state regulations could influence the future of AI governance in the U.S., potentially resulting in a more centralized federal approach.
In the midst of escalating AI regulation initiatives, the Biden administration's Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights focuses on promoting responsible development and safety testing in AI careers, reflecting an ongoing concern for responsible technology use in business and finance. Meanwhile, the proposed moratorium on state AI regulation seeks to foster a unified national policy prioritizing AI innovation, which could lead to a more centralized federal approach and impact the future of AI governance in the United States.
