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Global Frameworks

International agreements shaping AI governance worldwide

In force
EU AI Act
The world's first comprehensive AI regulation, classifying systems by risk and requiring impact assessments for high-risk applications.
Effective August 2024. The EU AI Act is the world's first binding legal framework for AI. It categorizes AI by risk level and requires high-risk systems (used in employment, law enforcement, education) to undergo pre-deployment impact assessments and post-deployment monitoring. Global impact: Companies worldwide are adopting compliance standards modeled on the EU AI Act even outside Europe.

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Adopted
OECD AI Principles
Consensus framework adopted by 42 nations committing to responsible AI development and use across member countries.
Adopted May 2019, updated 2023. The OECD AI Principles establish five core values: AI should benefit people and the planet, be human-centered, be transparent and explainable, be robust and secure, and be accountable. The framework is non-binding but widely referenced by governments setting national AI policy. Impact: Governments including the US, EU, UK, Canada, and Japan use OECD principles as the basis for national AI strategies.

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G7 Hiroshima AI Process
Ongoing coordination among the world's largest economies to develop shared principles for safe, trustworthy AI governance.
Launched May 2023 by Japan's G7 presidency. The Hiroshima AI Process brings together the seven largest economies (US, Japan, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Canada) plus the EU to develop shared principles and guidelines for responsible AI governance. Outputs include the Code of Conduct for Responsible AI Development by Private Sector Companies. Status: Ongoing, with annual summits and working groups addressing AI safety, data governance, and international coordination.

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In development
UN AI Advisory Body
Proposed UN mechanism to advise member states on AI governance and ensure equitable global access to AI benefits.
Proposed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in 2023, with governance structure still in development. The Advisory Body would provide guidance to UN member states on AI policy, address global risks from advanced AI systems, and ensure that AI development and deployment benefit all countries equitably, not just wealthy ones. Status: Framework being finalized with expected establishment in 2026.

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Global frameworks set the stage. Here's what's happening in the US.

Federal Legislation

Bills and initiatives at the US federal level

Senate committee
AI in Hiring Transparency Act
Requires employers to disclose when AI is used in hiring and provide workers the right to request human review.
Currently in the Senate HELP Committee. This bill mandates that employers inform job applicants when AI is used to screen or evaluate their applications, explain the key factors the AI considers, and provide a process for requesting human review if the AI rejects them. Your rights: You would have the right to know when AI is evaluating your application and to request a human reviewer look at your case.

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7 of 12 active
Executive Order on AI Safety
Presidential order establishing AI safety standards for federal agencies and directing NIST to develop risk management frameworks.
Signed October 2023. The Executive Order directs federal agencies to adopt AI safety practices, directs NIST to develop standards for AI risk management, and establishes the AI Safety Institute to coordinate federal AI safety efforts. Seven of the twelve promised initiatives are currently active. Status: Ongoing implementation, with NIST AI Risk Management Framework published in January 2024.

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Published
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
First comprehensive federal standard for AI risk management, providing guidelines for assessing and mitigating AI harms.
Published January 2024. The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) is a voluntary guidance document for organizations deploying AI systems. It provides a structured approach to identifying AI risks, assessing impacts on people and groups, and implementing mitigation strategies. Not legally binding, but becoming the de facto standard for federal contractors and many private companies. Impact: Already being adopted by companies across healthcare, finance, and government.

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House committee
AI Accountability Act
Proposes FTC enforcement authority for high-risk AI systems, mandatory impact assessments, and mandatory disclosure of AI use.
Currently in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The AI Accountability Act would require companies to conduct and publish impact assessments before deploying high-risk AI in employment, credit, housing, or education decisions. It would also create a mechanism for reporting algorithmic harms and give the FTC authority to enforce compliance. Your rights: You would have the right to know when high-risk AI is used in decisions about you and to seek recourse if the AI discriminates.

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State & Territory Legislation

AI laws that directly affect you

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Local Ordinances

Cities and counties leading on AI transparency

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