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How did Colorado pass an AI law? We asked the guy who wrote it.

May 23, 2024
Robert Rodriguez, Colorado's Senate Majority Leader, discusses the journey of passing AI regulations in Colorado, including the emotional challenges and collaborative efforts with stakeholders. Topics include federal AI regulation, bias in AI, gig workers' rights, and navigating industry pressure for legislation.
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  • Colorado pioneers major AI regulations with consumer notification requirements by 2026.
  • Lawmakers collaborate across states to pass privacy and AI regulations, emphasizing stakeholder cooperation.

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Colorado Leads the Way in AI Regulation

Colorado becomes the first state to implement major AI regulations, requiring notifications to consumers when high-risk AI models impact important decisions starting in 2026. Despite industry pushback and consumer advocate support, the state's Senate Majority Leader, Robert Rodriguez, spearheaded the bill and highlighted the challenges and excitement of pioneering such policies.

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