Introduction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer an emerging novelty—it is embedded in critical infrastructure, reshaping healthcare, financial systems, employment, and public governance. As adoption accelerates, so too does the need for oversight. Yet, the United States finds itself without a unified federal regulatory framework to govern AI’s ethical use, safety, and transparency. In this absence, state legislatures and attorneys general have stepped in, leading to a growing patchwork of AI regulations across the country.