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Colorado AI Act

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , on July 25, 2024| Leave a Comment »

On February 1, 2026, the Colorado Act Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence (Colorado AI Act) will go into effect. This is the first state law in the U.S. directly placing obligations on developers and deployers of AI systems.

Here are the key points of this groundbreaking legislation:

  • The Act sets requirements on the use of “high-risk” systems such as AI decision-making in banking, hiring, and housing.
  • It requires developers and deployers of these systems to “avoid discrimination.”
  • It also provides that certain disclosures be made to consumers regarding these systems.

Who does it apply to: Developers of AI systems in the state of Colorado and deployers of high-risk AI systems within the state.

When does it become effective: February 1, 2026

What does it do: Developers and deployers must use “reasonable care” to avoid algorithmic discrimination

Why was this law created: To address potential consumer harms resulting from the use of AI in the state and create certain guidelines for companies creating AI systems

Potential Problems (or the law of unanticipated consequences which should have been anticipated): There are no internationally-recognized technological guidelines on how to prevent discrimination in AI leaving companies without in-house legal departments or data governance officers at a disadvantage. Small businesses wishing to innovate through the employment of AI systems will be the most at risk potentially harming the burgeoning startup community in Colorado. Colorado ranks 5th in the number of startups per capita according to a 2024 survey by WalletHub. 

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The ELVIS Act (TN)

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on July 22, 2024| Leave a Comment »

On July 1, 2024, the ELVIS Act in Tennessee became enforceable which seeks to protect artists and musicians from generative AI misuse. Generative AI can create music imitating the voices of famous singers.

Here are the key points of this legislation:

  • The law grants property rights to an individual’s name, voice, image, and likeness, aiming to combat generative AI that mimics famous personalities.
  • The Act prohibits the unauthorized commercial use of voices and tools facilitating such use, with penalties for offenders.
  • Unlike other states, Tennessee’s law extends protection to both living and deceased individuals across all mediums.

Who does it apply to: anyone using AI to mimic another person’s voice

When does it become effective: July 1, 2024

What does it do: The law extends current commercial appropriate law (regarding the unauthorized commercial use of a person’s name, image or likeness) to include an individual’s voice

Why was this law created: To protect Tennessee’s music industry which is a significant part of Tennessee’s GDP at $5.8 billion

Potential Problems (or the law of unanticipated consequences which should have been anticipated): the Act’s broad language raises jurisdictional and free speech concerns, reflecting the need for federal legislation to address AI misuse and establish a consistent framework for protecting individuals’ rights, especially in light of the fact that federal law preempts state copyright law.

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