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With 2025 in full swing, the legal landscape for employer use of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised for further evolution. In 2024 alone, over 400 AI-related bills were introduced across 41 states—a substantial increase from prior years. This unprecedented surge demonstrated growing concerns about privacy, bias and the broader impact of AI on the workplace. While members of Congress have proposed AI legislation covering crucial areas such as national security, intellectual property, online safety and education, it is unclear whether there is political support for comprehensive federal legislation on AI in the employment context.
Accordingly, we expect a continued rise in state-led AI policies. With AI increasingly integrated into employee staffing, employee monitoring and workplace decision-making, employers must stay on top of evolving and varying AI compliance requirements and legislation.