Compliance Stuff

On November 24, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order launching the  “Genesis Mission” , a national initiative led by the Department of Energy (“DOE”) to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery. This executive order occurs at a time when the European Union recently delayed or scaled back regulation of AI through revisions to the EU AI Act (as well as GDPR) in its  omnibus package , while at the same time states have continued to introduce legislation to address AI while the federal moratorium on state AI laws has resurfaced. Many thought leaders and policy analysts are framing this as one of the most ambitious US science and technology initiatives in decades , often comparing it to – as does the executive order itself – the Manhattan Project. The order intends to position AI as a national strategic asset, akin to nuclear technology during the Cold War, where AI becomes central to US global competitiveness and national security . Timelines are aggressive: ...

A Texas lawmaker recently introduced a potentially groundbreaking bill that could force Texas employers to comply with the nation’s most comprehensive state-level AI standards. Introduced by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R) on December 23, the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) takes a risk-based approach to AI regulation similar to European-style regulatory schemes, with significant implications for employers across industries. Here’s five things businesses need to know and what you might expect in the future – for Texas employers and for businesses across the country. 1. High-Risk AI Systems Targeted for Oversight T RAIGA (officially HB 1709,  which you can read here ) classifies AI systems by their potential impact on “consequential decisions,” such as employment, housing, healthcare, and education . According to the bill, “consequential decisions” are defined as those that materially affect an individual’s access to or conditions of these essential services, including hi...

  President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 rescinded former President Joe Biden’s October 2023 executive order on artificial intelligence , which sought to develop security standards for AI and introduce consumer and worker protections. The executive order directed the federal government to assess the impact of AI on the workforce, prevent discrimination resulting from the use of AI tools, and support upskilling programs that help workers develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the AI economy. Much of the implementation of the governance requirements has already occurred across federal agencies, but there is no longer a requirement for developers of advanced AI models to share the results of safety testing with the government. It’s unclear what, if anything, the Trump administration will issue in place of Biden’s order, which was criticized by some technology firms and Republicans as hindering AI innovation. We’ve rounded up articles from SHRM to provide more context...