Recognizing individuals’ concerns about the potential for AI systems to yield erroneous or discriminatory outcomes or decisions, U.S. states have rushed to adopt applicable laws and regulations, relevant especially to systems deemed to involve certain high-risk functions like financial or employment-related decision-making. This article, distilling insights offered during a Husch Blackwell presentation, surveys the huge volume of AI-related legislation introduced and adopted, and regulations and guidance issued, in 2024. It also offers an outlook on AI legal and regulatory efforts expected in 2025, including proposed California regulations pertaining to automated decision-making technology and a Texas AI law focused on high-risk systems. See our two-part series on how to manage AI procurement: “Leadership and Preparation” (Sep. 18, 2024), and “Five Steps” (Oct. 2, 2024); as well as “AI Governance Strategies for Privacy Pros” (Apr. 17, 2024).