Comprehensive analysis of 13 global AI laws reveals unprecedented regulatory activity with U.S. states introducing 400+ AI bills in 2024, six times more than 2023, while the EU AI Act creates binding requirements for high-risk hiring systems. The research highlights critical compliance challenges as NYC's bias audit requirements, Colorado's impact assessments, and India's anti-discrimination mandates create a complex patchwork of overlapping obligations. HR professionals must navigate ADA accommodations, Title VII compliance, and emerging state-specific AI regulations while ensuring algorithmic fairness across diverse jurisdictions.