Florida's Legal Frontier: Governing Artificial Intelligence in the Sunshine State

Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from a niche technological tool to a foundational component of modern governance, commerce, and communication. Since the emergence of advanced generative models in late 2022, state legislatures have increasingly filled regulatory gaps left by the absence of comprehensive federal AI Legislation. Florida has positioned itself as one of the more proactive states in this space, enacting measures affecting criminal law, consumer protection, election integrity, and government transparency.

This issue provides an overview of Florida's recently enacted AI-related legislation, analyzes ongoing debates within the legal profession, and identifies key areas where doctrinal uncertainty persists. Each feature connects Florida's developments to broader national and international trends, providing context for legal practitioners evaluating risk, compliance, and professional responsibility.