State AGs Launch AI Task Force to Shape Emerging Oversight

The announcement of a new AI task force, detailed by attorneys from Kelley Drye, signifies an escalation in the scrutiny that state attorneys general plan to apply to artificial intelligence. The Attorney General Alliance introduced this initiative as a bipartisan effort, chaired by North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Utah Attorney General Derek Brown. The task force aims to provide state AGs with a structured forum to stay updated on developments, coordinate their approaches, and explore essential safeguards. This reflects a clear intention from state regulators to increase their involvement as AI becomes more integrated across various sectors.

The task force is centered around three main functions: staying informed about industry trends to protect the public, developing foundational safeguards to promote responsible innovation, and maintaining a consistent platform for coordination.

Attorney General Jackson highlighted the necessity for AG involvement due to the lack of federal action, while Attorney General Brown emphasized the importance of protecting freedoms and privacy. Their statements reveal a consistent policy focus on the risks posed to children and families.

The AGs also referred to previous bipartisan efforts, such as a letter urging AI platforms to implement measures that prevent inappropriate interactions with minors, and efforts to remove language from the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” that would have limited state enforcement authority. This task force continues the Alliance’s trend of facilitating interstate discussions on AI policy.

For compliance teams, the main takeaway is clear: state AGs are prioritizing AI for enforcement, and the establishment of this AI task force indicates tighter coordination going forward. Companies utilizing AI should closely monitor state-level developments and adjust their governance, documentation, and risk controls to align with emerging expectations.