State AI Laws Explained: What U.S. Businesses Must Know in 2025

Update: 2025-12-01

Description

In this episode of the Macro AI Podcast, Gary and Scott break down one of the most important — and least understood — topics in American AI policy today: the rise of state-level AI laws. With all 50 states now proposing or enacting AI-related legislation, businesses are no longer navigating a single regulatory landscape — they’re operating inside a growing patchwork.

Gary and Scott unpack the three big buckets of state AI rules, from comprehensive frameworks in Utah, Colorado, and Texas to targeted laws on deepfakes, hiring algorithms, mental-health chatbots, and digital replicas. They also explore how regulators are using existing consumer-protection laws to police AI even in states without formal AI acts.

Listeners will hear why 2025 has become a turning point in AI governance, how the federal government’s attempted preemption triggered a tug-of-war with state attorneys general, and what common themes are emerging across the country.

Most importantly, Scott and Gary translate the entire mess into a clear, practical playbook for executives. They explain how to build an AI inventory, assess high-risk systems, align to the strictest state standards, tighten vendor governance, and prepare for inquiries from regulators — all without slowing down innovation.

Whether you’re a CEO, CIO, or someone building AI into your products, this episode will help you understand the new regulatory reality and how to thrive in it.

Perfect for:
Business leaders, AI COEs, CTOs, product teams, compliance professionals, and anyone deploying AI across multiple U.S. states.

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