In this month's update:
AI Regulatory Landscape: Three Things to Know
1. How will Trump’s “AI Action Plan” and Executive Orders impact U.S. tech and federal procurement?
The President’s sweeping new AI strategy aims to accelerate U.S. AI innovation through deregulation and infrastructure investment. A key component requires federal AI systems to be "ideologically neutral" and free from diversity, equity and inclusion considerations. Read our analysis.
2. Which companies are subject to “general-purpose” AI requirements?
The European Commission finalized its guidelines for large AI models under the EU AI Act, clarifying the regulator’s position on a number of questions such as when a model will be classified as GPAI, and when downstream modifiers have their responsibility under the Act engaged. Read our analysis.
The CPPA voted unanimously to approve them, but they must now be approved by CA's Office of Administrative Law. Depending on when they are filed with the Secretary of State, the effective date will be October 1, 2025 or January 1, 2025. Stay tuned.
New U.S. State AI Laws by AI Scope
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Below are the state AI laws that have been newly enacted or substantially updated:
AI Bills We’re Keeping an Eye On
California’s “Companion Chatbot Safety Act”
SB243 would require platforms offering human-like chatbots to implement transparency measures, ban reward systems and establish protocols for handling suicidal ideation. The bill would also mandate user disclosures, independent audits, annual reporting of suicide-related interactions and creates a private right of action for harmed individuals. The bill recently passed committee review.
Two Non-Discrimination ADMT Bills in Massachusetts
Two newly introduced bills (HD4827/SD3007) would prohibit the use of automated decision systems that discriminate based on protected characteristics. Both bills would require regular audits, transparency about system design and data, opt-out options, access to human support and a private right of action.
Colorado Governor Convenes Special Session for AI Bill
Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced a special legislative session for the purpose of considering changes to the state’s AI act before the law goes into effect on February 1, 2026.
U.S. House Introduces New Bill to Innovate in Financial Services
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee introduced a new bill to promote AI in financial services. The bill would establish AI Innovation Labs to allow persons to experiment with AI without the fear or expectation of receiving enforcement actions.
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