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Colorado has a first-in-the-nation law for AI – but what will it do?


The new law aims to give people more insight into when, and how, artificial intelligence is being used to make key decisions.

When Democratic Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-205, he told lawmakers he did so with reservations, writing, “I am concerned about the impact this law may have on an industry that is fueling critical technological advancements across our state for consumers and enterprises alike.” Other places have instituted narrower policies; for instance New York City requires employers using AI technologies to conduct independent “bias audits” on some of the tools and share the results publicly. “The states are clearly looking at each other to see how they can put their own stamp on the regulation,” said Helena Almeida, vice president and managing council of ADP, which develops AI systems for HR applications, including payroll.

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