Colorado Legislature Fails to Amend Recent Artificial Intelligence Act
Posted in Artificial Intelligence In 2024, Colorado passed the first comprehensive state-level law in the U.S. regulating the use of artificial intelligence, the Artificial Intelligence Act (the Act). It imposed strict requirements on developers and users of “high-risk” AI systems, particularly in sectors like employment, housing, finance, and healthcare. The Act drew criticism for its complexity, breadth, and potential to stifle innovation. In early 2025, lawmakers introduced Senate Bill (SB) 25-318 as a response to growing concerns from the tech industry, employers, and even Governor Jared Polis, who reluctantly signed the Act into law last year. SB25-318 aimed to soften and clarify some of the more burdensome aspects of the original legislation before its compliance deadline of February 1, 2026. Amendments proposed under SB 25-318 included : An exception to the definition of “developer” if the person offers an AI system with open model weights and meets ...