Pillar Guides
Cornerstone references covering the core concepts you need to navigate US AI compliance — written for compliance officers, legal counsel, and AI product teams.
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AI Deployer vs Developer Obligations — Role Framework
How US AI laws split obligations between developers and deployers, why the line matters, and how to map your operations to the right role.
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AI Impact Assessment Template & Methodology
What goes in an AI impact assessment, why it's required by Colorado SB 24-205 and ISO 42001, and how to produce one efficiently.
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EU AI Act vs US State Laws — Compliance Comparison
How the EU AI Act compares to US state AI laws (Colorado, Texas TRAIGA, NYC LL 144) for multi-jurisdiction compliance teams.
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Federal vs State AI Law — How They Interact
How U.S. federal AI frameworks (NIST RMF, executive orders, FTC guidance) interact with state AI laws — preemption, layered compliance, and operational implications.
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High-Risk AI System Explained
Definition of high-risk AI under Colorado SB 24-205 and parallel concepts in EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and other US state laws.
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NIST AI RMF Playbook — What It Is, How to Use It, and Where to Get the PDF
The NIST AI RMF Playbook is the official companion to AI RMF 1.0. What it covers, how its suggested actions map to compliance work, certification reality, and how to access the source.
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US State AI Regulation Overview (2026 Guide)
Complete reference: which US states regulate AI, what each law requires, effective dates, and how the patchwork affects multi-state compliance.