Regulatory Landscape - States are actively pursuing AI regulation, despite uncertainty about the specific goals [1] - Multiple state-level reporting regimes pose a challenge for startups [2] - A single federal standard is advocated to prevent biased AI and overly burdensome regulations [2][3] Political Outlook - A 20% chance is estimated for the US to enact an AI safety bill in 2025 [3] - A single national standard for AI is supported by President Trump [3][4] - The administration is expected to support a single federal standard, with more Republicans potentially joining as they recognize the implications of state-level actions [4] Competitive Considerations - Concerns exist that differing state regulations could hinder the US in the AI race against China [2][4] - State-level actions are perceived as potentially detrimental to conservatives and an unbiased information environment [4]