US rules that shape AI products
These are the rules that most often change the design of an AI feature for American users. This is general information, not legal advice; we document data flows, model versions and evaluation results so your counsel can assess each one.
- FTC Act: claims about what your AI does must be truthful and supported, and the FTC has acted against deceptive AI marketing
- HIPAA: PHI sent to a model provider needs a BAA and HIPAA-eligible services, and de-identification follows Safe Harbor or Expert Determination
- NYC Local Law 144: automated employment decision tools used on New York City candidates need a bias audit and candidate notice
- State privacy and AI laws: California, Colorado and other states regulate automated decision-making and profiling, and the rules are still evolving
- Illinois BIPA: collecting face or voice biometrics requires written consent, which matters for computer vision and voice AI
- Copyright: the US Copyright Office does not register purely AI-generated material, which affects content products
