The Colorado Legislature recently failed to amend the Artificial Intelligence Act, originally passed in 2024, which imposes strict regulations on high-risk AI systems. Proposed amendments aimed to ease some burdensome requirements but were voted down, leaving the original Act intact and requiring compliance by early 2026.
The article discusses the implications of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act on neurotechnologies, particularly in the context of neurorights and the regulation of AI systems. It highlights the definition of an AI system, the prohibitions on subliminal techniques, and the categorization of high-risk applications in areas such as emotion recognition and biometric data usage.
Ulla Coester emphasizes the importance of adaptable governance in building trust in AI, highlighting that unclear threats complicate global confidence in the technology. She advocates for cross-disciplinary collaboration and the use of frameworks like the EU AI Act to align AI development with societal values and expectations.
The EU AI Act emphasizes the importance of copyright compliance for generative AI models, particularly regarding the use of vast datasets for training. It requires general-purpose AI providers to implement policies that respect copyright protections and ensure transparency about the content used in their training processes.
A proposed fix to Colorado’s 2024 artificial intelligence regulation bill was postponed indefinitely, requiring institutions to comply with the original law by February 1, 2026. The bill aimed to establish guidelines for AI use in various sectors, but concerns over its broad definitions and potential impacts on innovation led to its dismissal.
On April 29, 2025, Congress passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which prohibits the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes. Additionally, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at advancing AI education among American youth to maintain the country’s technological leadership.
The Colorado legislature is considering significant amendments to the nation’s first algorithmic discrimination law, introduced by Senator Robert Rodriguez and Representative Brianna Titone. These amendments aim to redefine algorithmic discrimination and narrow the definition of consequential decisions within the Colorado AI Act.
On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Take It Down Act, the first major law addressing AI-induced harm by criminalizing non-consensual deepfake porn. The bipartisan bill requires platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of being notified, aiming to protect victims from further trauma.
The EU AI Act redefines the landscape for developing medical AI chatbots, positioning them as “high-risk” systems that require stringent compliance measures. Embracing these regulations not only ensures safety and reliability but also fosters better architectural practices that enhance the overall quality of AI systems in healthcare.
The EU’s AI Act has come into force, with specific rules for generative AI set to apply from August 2025, while the UK continues with a flexible, principles-based approach. Both jurisdictions are reevaluating their balance between fostering competitiveness and implementing regulatory safeguards in light of geopolitical developments.