Which AI laws apply to government & public sector?

AI in government covers public-sector deployment rules, AI procurement standards, agency disclosure obligations, the M-24-10 federal-agency AI memo and equivalents, and state-level Chief AI Officer mandates. AIGI tracks every primary-source AI rule for federal, state, and local public-sector bodies.

Who at a government & public sector company should track these rules?

Agency General Counsel, Chief AI Officer, or procurement lead in a public-sector body is typically the role accountable for government & public sector-AI compliance. AIGI is designed to put primary-source updates in front of this role daily.

How many government & public sector AI items does AIGI track?

AIGI currently tracks 795 primary-source items where government & public sector appears as an affected industry, spanning 8+ jurisdictions. The corpus is updated continuously.

Which jurisdictions are most active on government & public sector AI?

Activity varies by sub-sector. AIGI's coverage map shows per-jurisdiction depth, and each item links to its primary authority source. See /coverage for the live distribution.

Where do AIGI's government & public sector citations come from?

Every item on this page links to its primary government, regulator, or research source. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — our citation methodology is documented at /how-we-cite.

Industry · Public-sector AI use, procurement, FedRAMP-AI, and agency obligations

AI Compliance for Government & Public Sector

Public-sector AI is governed by a stack that begins with OMB M-24-10 (and its successor M-25-21 procurement guidance), which obligates every federal agency to inventory rights-impacting and safety-impacting AI use cases, appoint a Chief AI Officer, and meet specific minimum risk-management practices before deployment. State-level equivalents are accelerating: California's GenAI executive order, Texas TRAIGA's government-use provisions, New York City Local Law 144 for automated employment decision tools, and a growing roster of state Chief AI Officer statutes. Procurement is the chokepoint — GSA's AI guide, the federal AI Use Case Inventory, and FedRAMP's evolving treatment of AI-enabled services mean vendors must produce documentation, model cards, and risk assessments before contract award. The EU AI Act treats public-sector AI as a high-risk category in its own right, with biometric identification, critical infrastructure, and benefits-eligibility decisions singled out. Enforcement and oversight come from agency Inspectors General, GAO, and state legislative auditors who have begun publishing AI-use audit reports. AIGI tracks every primary-source rule, OMB memo, agency inventory entry, procurement guide, and state mandate across federal, state, and local public-sector bodies. As of the most recent update, AIGI tracks 795 primary-source items affecting government & public sector.

Who tracks this?

Typically: Agency General Counsel, Chief AI Officer, or procurement lead in a public-sector body. AIGI is built to put primary-source AI updates affecting government & public sector in front of this role daily — with citation chains, status timelines, and obligation mapping.

Coverage at a glance

Items tracked: 795
Jurisdictions: 8
Last update: 4/1/2026

Most active jurisdictions for government & public sector AI

Recent government & public sector AI activity

US policy paper 4/1/2026

[CFR] AI Is Facing a Crisis of Control—and the Industry Knows It

Advanced AI faces an accelerating crisis of control, posing severe security risks from dangerous capabilities and rogue behavior, with industry leaders warning of catastrophic consequences.

Authority: Council on Foreign Relations
US policy paper 4/15/2026

[CFR] Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model demonstrated an unprecedented ability to autonomously discover and exploit zero-day software vulnerabilities in secure infrastructure, raising significant global security concerns.

Authority: Council on Foreign Relations
NY legislation enacted 4/23/2025

[NY Legislature] S7599 (2025-2026): Relates to automated decision-making by government agencies

New York S7599, signed by the Governor, regulates automated decision-making by government agencies, requiring impact assessments and disclosure of AI tools.

Authority: New York Legislature
CT speech enacted 5/1/2026

Attorney General Tong Statement on Final Passage of Legislation to Combat Youth Social Media Addiction and Artificial Intelligence Harms

Connecticut Attorney General Tong announces the final passage of state legislation to combat youth social media addiction and address AI harms, including regulations for chatbots and AI in employment decisions.

Authority: Connecticut Attorney General
WA news analysis introduced 5/1/2026

[Seattle Council] Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle

Seattle Councilmembers propose an emergency 365-day moratorium on new data centers to study their impacts on infrastructure, utility rates, and public health, citing high energy demands driven by the growing AI sector.

Authority: Seattle City Council
CT speech enacted 5/1/2026

Attorney General Tong Statement on Final Passage of Legislation to Combat Youth Social Media Addiction and Artificial Intelligence Harms

Connecticut's Attorney General announces the final passage of bipartisan state legislation to combat youth social media addiction and regulate AI, including new rules for social media companies and AI chatbot operators, and employment protections.

Authority: Connecticut Attorney General
US news analysis 2/27/2026

[CFR] The AI Sovereignty Paradox at Home and Abroad

The Pentagon's demand for guardrail-free access to Anthropic's AI models for national security creates an AI sovereignty paradox, as Anthropic refuses based on ethical concerns over mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Authority: Council on Foreign Relations
US news analysis 4/15/2026

[CFR] Six Reasons Claude Mythos Is an Inflection Point for AI—and Global Security

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model independently developed advanced offensive cyberattack capabilities, leading to its restriction and the formation of a consortium for defensive use.

Authority: Council on Foreign Relations
US rulemaking notice comment period 3/24/2026

[SAM.gov] 7A--Artificial Intelligence Mapping Tool for OTS BOGS

A special notice from the Department of the Interior announcing a solicitation for an Artificial Intelligence Mapping Tool for OTS BOGS.

Authority: SAM.gov
US policy paper 2/9/2026

[CFR] Why Trust Infrastructure Is the United States’ AI Advantage

The US has an AI advantage if it builds trust infrastructure through assurance frameworks, setting global standards and driving market power.

Authority: Council on Foreign Relations
US policy paper 1/12/2026

[CFR] How 2026 Could Decide the Future of Artificial Intelligence

In 2026, AI's rapid advancement from hype to reality will necessitate critical governance, adoption, and geopolitical competition decisions, impacting economic and national security globally.

Authority: Council on Foreign Relations
NJ legislation enacted 1/11/2022

[NJ Legislature] S365 (2022-2023): Prohibits use of facial recognition or biometric surveillance system on police body-worn cameras.

New Jersey prohibits the use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance systems on police body-worn cameras.

Authority: New Jersey Legislature

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Frequently asked questions

Which AI laws apply to government & public sector?: AI in government covers public-sector deployment rules, AI procurement standards, agency disclosure obligations, the M-24-10 federal-agency AI memo and equivalents, and state-level Chief AI Officer mandates. AIGI tracks every primary-source AI rule for federal, state, and local public-sector bodies.
Who at a government & public sector company should track these rules?: Agency General Counsel, Chief AI Officer, or procurement lead in a public-sector body is typically the role accountable for government & public sector-AI compliance. AIGI is designed to put primary-source updates in front of this role daily.
How many government & public sector AI items does AIGI track?: AIGI currently tracks 795 primary-source items where government & public sector appears as an affected industry, spanning 8+ jurisdictions. The corpus is updated continuously.
Which jurisdictions are most active on government & public sector AI?: Activity varies by sub-sector. AIGI's coverage map shows per-jurisdiction depth, and each item links to its primary authority source. See /coverage for the live distribution.
Where do AIGI's government & public sector citations come from?: Every item on this page links to its primary government, regulator, or research source. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — our citation methodology is documented at /how-we-cite.

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