Colorado law on track for implementation without changes, as legislative window closes

Tech industry associations and public interest groups are both thanking the sponsor of Colorado’s controversial artificial intelligence law for his efforts, even though neither camp succeeded in amending the legislation -- and despite appeals for changes from the governor and members of Congress -- as the state’s lawmaking session wraps for the year.

The legislation -- SB24-205 -- became law in May 2024 and takes effect Feb.1, 2026. Among other things, it requires companies using artificial intelligence to disclose reliance...