With the federal government largely absent from AI regulation, individual states are stepping up to fill the void. This year, all 50 states have introduced legislation related to artificial intelligence, signaling a widespread recognition of the need for AI governance. These state-level efforts cover a diverse range of issues, including AI bias, data privacy, and autonomous vehicles. The patchwork of state laws could create challenges for companies operating across state lines, potentially leading to calls for federal standardization in the future.