A senior figure in global affairs at OpenAI stated that the foundation of U.S. AI policy still lies at the state level, with California's landmark bill introduced last year continuing to serve as a reference for AI regulatory policies across the United States. Ann O'Leary, Vice President of Global Policy at OpenAI, mentioned that thousands of AI-related bills are currently under consideration in state legislatures across the United States. 'The overall framework for U.S. AI policy is gradually taking shape in state capitals, being implemented through both executive orders and state legislative actions.'