Regulatory pivot — federal preemption & global hardening
Key Questions
How many AI bills have been introduced in US states?
1,561 AI-related bills across 45 states, with 12% passage rate in 2025 and 81% of enacted ones focusing on transparency and child protection.
What is SHRM's stance on AI regulation?
SHRM calls for a federal framework to avoid state patchwork, citing examples like Minnesota's notice requirements.
What are the penalties under the EU AI Act?
The EU AI Act imposes fines up to €35M for violations.
What export controls apply to AI technology?
$252M in BIS/Nvidia export enforcement signals companies must watch for AI tech export risks.
Who is lobbying on state vs federal AI regulation?
Brundage, CAISI, and Anthropic are lobbying amid tensions between state and federal approaches.
What lobbying spend is Big Tech committing to AI?
Big Tech has spent $1.1B on lobbying related to AI regulation.
What regulatory gaps exist for boards and agentic AI?
Board governance gaps persist, alongside agentic AI liability concerns, with SEC/Treasury issuing playbooks.
What is China OpenClaw in AI context?
China OpenClaw refers to open-source AI efforts amid global hardening of regulations.
1,561 AI bills/45 states (12% '25 passage, 81% enacted transparency/kids); SHRM calls for fed framework vs state patchwork (e.g. MN notice); EU AI Act €35M fines; export ($252M BIS/Nvidia); state vs fed (Brundage/CAISI/Anthropic lobbying); board gaps; agentic liability; Big Tech $1.1B lobbying; SEC/Treasury playbooks; China OpenClaw.