Artificial intelligence regulations recently proposed in the European Union and Canada followed a similar approach: rather than regulating certain types of AI, they focus on the potential impact that AI systems can have on individuals’ lives.

The EU and Canada’s approach could influence the U.S.’ own AI regulations. In fact, as the U.S. has been paying attention to algorithmic decision making, impact assessments are already finding their way into federal and state legislative proposals, said Scott Kosnoff, a partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.