The European Union’s AI Act, effective February 2, 2025, requires companies to ensure AI literacy among employees and adopt a risk-based approach to compliance, impacting legal responsibilities and operational practices in the deployment of AI systems.
In 2025, the legal landscape for artificial intelligence will be shaped by new regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act and the Digital Operational Resilience Act, as organizations and governments prioritize AI safety, governance, and compliance amidst rapid technological advancements and increasing scrutiny.
The new regulatory framework, managed by the Department of Commerce, establishes export controls for advanced computing chips to safeguard national security while addressing concerns from the tech industry about potential impacts on global supply chains and US competitiveness in AI technology.
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has enacted the AI Diffusion Rule, establishing global licensing requirements for the export of advanced computing integrated circuits and AI models, with significant implications for compliance and national security.
The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), filed by State Representative Giovanni Capriglione, aims to establish a regulatory framework for high-risk AI systems, focusing on preventing discrimination and ensuring transparency and accountability, while imposing obligations on developers and deployers in various sectors.
The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act establishes a regulatory framework for high-risk AI systems in employment, healthcare, financial services, and criminal justice, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and the prevention of AI-powered discrimination, while similar legislative efforts are underway in Virginia.
