Last week, Colorado lawmakers held a special session that culminated in a decision to delay the implementation of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) until June 30, 2026, extending the timeline beyond its original...more
9/8/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Disparate Impact ,
Executive Orders ,
Impact Assessments ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Discrimination Rules ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Safe Harbors ,
State and Local Government
On June 18, Arizona Attorney General (AG) Kris Mayes, in partnership with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), announced a new consumer educational campaign aimed at teaching Arizona residents how to avoid falling victim to a...more
8/20/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Information ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Fake Websites ,
Fraud ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Robocalling ,
Scams ,
Social Engineering ,
State Attorneys General ,
Telecommunications
On July 23, President Trump announced efforts to position the U.S. at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan” details how the federal government will...more
8/4/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
China ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Data Centers ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
NIST ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Risk Management ,
Trump Administration
The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their...more
7/28/2025
/ Advertising ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Gaming ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
Marketing ,
Merger Controls ,
Most-Favored Nations ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Attorneys General
One of many provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, would place a 10-year “temporary pause” on states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Initially called a...more
6/26/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Federal Budget ,
Federal Funding ,
Innovative Technology ,
New Regulations ,
Preemption ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Trump Administration
In the first installment of this two-part article, state attorneys general across the U.S. took bold action in 2024 to address what they perceived as unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and...more
State attorneys general across the U.S. took bold steps in 2024 to address unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and data security, financial transparency, children’s internet safety, and...more
4/15/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Big Tech ,
Biometric Information ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Priorities ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Plastics ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Recycling ,
Settlement Agreements ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On February 4, the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General (AG) released its second Report on Emerging Technology and Its Effect on Youth Well-Being, outlining the effects young Minnesota residents allegedly experience from...more
2/27/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Minors ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General
State attorneys general (AGs) continue to play a pivotal role as innovators, shaping the regulatory environment by leveraging their expertise and resources to influence policy and practice. The public-facing nature of AG...more
1/30/2025
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Federal Contractors ,
Healthcare ,
Marketing ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Regulatory Violations ,
State Attorneys General ,
Technology Sector
Join Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brett Mason for a podcast series analyzing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), health care, and the law.
In this installment of The Good Bot, Brett is joined by partners Chris...more
On January 9, New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) launched a new Civil Rights and Technology Initiative aimed at addressing the potential for discrimination and bias...more
1/17/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Discrimination ,
Employment Discrimination ,
New Guidance ,
New Jersey ,
New Regulations ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State Attorneys General
As one of her last acts in office, on December 24, 2024, Oregon Attorney General (AG) Ellen Rosenblum issued guidance for businesses deploying artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The guidance highlights the risks...more
1/13/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Discrimination ,
Machine Learning ,
Oregon ,
Privacy Laws ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws
In the sixth episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Lane Page is joined by Mike Yaghi, a partner in the firm's Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) practice, and Chris Willis,...more
In the second episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Cole White, a member of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigation, Strategy, and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, is joined by colleagues...more
On September 9, Colorado Attorney General (AG) Phil Weiser issued a public advisory warning voters about the dangers of election misinformation and disinformation in the form of realistic-looking images, videos, and audio...more
In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the...more
7/23/2024
/ Advertising ,
Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Healthcare ,
Machine Learning ,
Marketing ,
Personal Data ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Social Media ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Privacy Laws
In a recent interview, Jonathan Kanter, the U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, shared his thoughts on the use of technology in setting and advertising prices....more
On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 24-205, the Colorado Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, making Colorado the first U.S. state to enact comprehensive legislation regulating the use and...more
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell issued an advisory to provide guidance on how state consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and data security laws apply to artificial intelligence (AI). The advisory...more
In a recent speech at Oxford University, U.S. Deputy Attorney General (AG) Lisa Monaco announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will now seek stiffer penalties for crimes involving, and aided by, artificial...more
Announced as the 2024 Chairman of the Attorney General Alliance (AGA), Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced an initiative to help consumers navigate today’s consumer landscape. Titled “Empowering Consumers...more
On February 6, a bipartisan group of 51 attorney general (AG) sent a warning letter to Life Corporation (Life Corp.) for allegedly engaging in an illegal robocall campaign that they claim was intended to deter New Hampshire...more
2/16/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Do Not Call List ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Political Campaigns ,
Political Candidates ,
Political Corruption ,
Primary Elections ,
Regulatory Violations ,
Robocalling ,
State Attorneys General ,
TCPA ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Warning Letters
North Carolina Attorney General (AG) Josh Stein led a bipartisan effort urging the federal government to impose stricter regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in telemarketing. The collective push involved 26...more
1/25/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
FCC ,
Machine Learning ,
Notice of Inquiry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Robocalling ,
State Attorneys General ,
TCPA ,
Telemarketing ,
Text Messages ,
Written Consent
Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul recently issued a consumer alert to Illinois consumers regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by phone scammers. According to the alert, phone scammers are regularly...more
Similar to other state consumer data protection acts enacted over the past two years, the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) allows Colorado consumers to opt out of the sale of personal data and the processing of such data for...more
12/5/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ,
Colorado ,
Comment Period ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Opt-Outs ,
Personal Data ,
Public Comment ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Data Privacy Laws