Colorado’s new AI law will likely undergo changes before taking effect [Video]

DENVER — Colorado’s new artificial intelligence law will likely undergo changes before it takes effect in February 2026.

This year, Colorado became the first state in the nation to enact a comprehensive law on artificial intelligence.

The law requires businesses that develop or use artificial intelligence to “use reasonable care” to protect consumers from discrimination.

The law also requires them to publish a public statement “summarizing the types of systems they deploy and how they manage any known risks, and they must notify consumers when AI is used for certain decisions including in employment, finance, or healthcare.”

Colorado’s attorney general has “the sole and exclusive authority” to enforce the bill.

AI is used by nearly every industry today in some form.

It can help doctors with cancer screening; help scientists fight climate change; and help businesses communicate with customers.

Colorado State Rep. Brianna Titone, D-Arvada, says while AI can do a lot of good, there can be …