Law Firm Analyzes Shifting US AI Regulatory Landscape
WASHINGTON — Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has published an analysis of recent artificial intelligence regulatory developments across the United States, examining federal and state-level governance measures facing AI companies.
The analysis surveys the current state of AI regulation at both the federal and state levels, according to the firm’s website.
At the federal level, multiple agencies — including the Federal Trade Commission, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Commerce Department — have taken steps to assert oversight authority over AI systems in recent months.
State legislatures across the country have introduced and in some cases enacted their own AI governance measures, creating a fragmented compliance landscape that technology companies must navigate. States including Colorado, Texas, Illinois and California have been among the most active in pursuing AI-specific legislation.
Wilson Sonsini, a Silicon Valley-based firm with a technology sector practice, regularly advises AI companies on regulatory compliance.
The AI regulatory landscape has evolved since early 2025, as the current administration adopted a different approach to AI governance than its predecessor, according to the firm’s analysis.
For AI companies, the challenge remains reconciling potentially conflicting requirements across jurisdictions. Industry groups have called for a federal framework that would preempt state-level measures, though congressional action on comprehensive AI legislation has moved slowly.
The full analysis is available on Wilson Sonsini’s website.