State-by-state AI laws create cascading compliance costs that crush startups
MattPerault · x · 2026-08-24
Matt Peraul's article examines the costs of ever-shifting goalposts in state AI policy: with differing laws across states like California and Washington, companies must track new laws, map differences, and adjust product design—while ensuring compliance with one state doesn't violate another. As one law becomes dozens or hundreds, the complexity multiplies, costing money and staff time that startups lack compared to larger competitors.
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