AI Legislative Guide |
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USA, South Dakota |
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(United States)
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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Contributors
Freddy Fonseca |
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| Has specific legislation, final regulations or other formal regulatory guidance addressing the use of AI in your jurisdiction been implemented (vs reliance on existing legislation around IP, cyber, data privacy, etc.)? | Yes. SB 164 was signed into law on March 31, 2025. Also, on May 16, 2025, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General announced their opposition to a proposed Congressional budget amendment that would have imposed a 10-year prohibition on states from enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems. The letter can be found here. |
| Please provide a short summary of the legislation/regulations/guidance and explain how legislators aim to strike the balance between innovation and regulation. | South Dakota Senate Bill 164 establishes regulations and penalties around deepfakes used to influence elections. |
| Which agency regulates the use of AI in your jurisdiction? | Not applicable. |
AI Legislative Guide
USA, South Dakota
(United States) Firm Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLPContributors Freddy Fonseca
Updated 23 Jun 2025Yes. SB 164 was signed into law on March 31, 2025.
Also, on May 16, 2025, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General announced their opposition to a proposed Congressional budget amendment that would have imposed a 10-year prohibition on states from enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems.
The letter can be found here.
South Dakota Senate Bill 164 establishes regulations and penalties around deepfakes used to influence elections.
Not applicable.