Aurélie Jean: US AI Regulation Is Far From the 'Wild West'
In this opinion piece for Le Figaro, algorithmic scientist and author Aurélie Jean challenges the prevailing narrative that contrasts a regulated Europe with an unregulated, innovation-driven United States in the field of artificial intelligence. Jean argues that this dichotomy is a false caricature, asserting that the US is actively implementing concrete legal frameworks at the state level. She highlights that several American states, including Colorado, Texas, Utah, New York, and California, have adopted regulations comparable to the European AI Act. Specifically, she cites California's SB 683, enacted in January 2026, which protects individuals' images against misuse by generative AI. The article contends that rather than being a legislative 'Wild West,' the US approach is pragmatic, identifying specific scenarios requiring legal intervention. Jean, who recently published a book on algorithmic imposture, urges readers to look beyond simplistic geopolitical stereotypes to recognize the nuanced and evolving regulatory landscape within the United States, where local governments are taking significant steps to govern AI technologies responsibly.
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Aurélie Jean: US AI Regulation Is Far From the 'Wild West'
In this opinion piece for Le Figaro, algorithmic scientist and author Aurélie Jean challenges the prevailing narrative that contrasts a regulated Europe with an unregulated, innovation-driven United States in the field of artificial intelligence. Jean argues that this dichotomy is a false caricature, asserting that the US is actively implementing concrete legal frameworks at the state level. She highlights that several American states, including Colorado, Texas, Utah, New York, and California, have adopted regulations comparable to the European AI Act. Specifically, she cites California's SB 683, enacted in January 2026, which protects individuals' images against misuse by generative AI. The article contends that rather than being a legislative 'Wild West,' the US approach is pragmatic, identifying specific scenarios requiring legal intervention. Jean, who recently published a book on algorithmic imposture, urges readers to look beyond simplistic geopolitical stereotypes to recognize the nuanced and evolving regulatory landscape within the United States, where local governments are taking significant steps to govern AI technologies responsibly.
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