news Cloud Tech Policy 2026-11-07

US States Flood Legislative Dockets with Over 1,500 AI Bills

State legislatures across the U.S. introduced 1,539 artificial intelligence bills in 2026 to fill the regulatory void left by federal inaction, focusing primarily on deepfakes, audits, and disclosure requirements.

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