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.
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has urged for clear accountability frameworks and a skills strategy for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services. They emphasize the importance of training professionals to take responsibility for AI outcomes and the need for transparency in AI systems to ensure consumer protection.
In early 2025, New York proposed the NY AI Act and the AI Consumer Protection Act to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, particularly addressing algorithmic discrimination in employment. These laws aim to empower consumers with rights against technology companies and ensure that AI systems are free from harmful biases.
The EU AI Act, introduced as the world’s first major regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, aims to create a uniform legal regime across all EU member states while ensuring citizen safety. With a risk-based approach, the Act categorizes AI systems by risk levels, ranging from low to unacceptable, and imposes strict compliance measures for high-risk applications.
Recent developments in Virginia and Texas indicate a shift towards more pro-innovation AI policies, as both states have rejected heavy-handed regulatory measures that could hinder technological advancement. Virginia’s Governor Youngkin vetoed a significant AI regulatory bill, while Texas is revising its approach to avoid similar pitfalls.