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Colorado AI Governance Act

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Maximum Fine
$25,000 per violation
Scope
Colorado State
Regulator
Department of Law
Effective Date
January 1, 2024

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Overview

The Colorado AI Governance Act establishes a comprehensive framework for the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence systems within the state, focusing on transparency, accountability, and protection of individual rights.

Key Facts

  • Mandatory registration of high-risk AI systems
  • Impact assessment requirements
  • Consumer protection measures
  • Transparency obligations
  • Enforcement mechanisms

Key Principles

Transparency and Disclosure

Requirements for clear communication about AI systems

Requirements

  • Public disclosure of AI use
  • Clear documentation of capabilities
  • Explanation of decision-making
  • Data collection practices
  • Impact on individuals

Examples

  • AI system registry
  • Public notices
  • Documentation requirements
  • Consumer disclosures
  • Impact statements

Accountability Measures

Framework for ensuring responsible AI development

Requirements

  • Regular auditing
  • Risk assessment
  • Incident reporting
  • Corrective action plans
  • Documentation maintenance

Examples

  • Audit reports
  • Risk matrices
  • Incident logs
  • Action plans
  • System records

Individual Rights Protection

Safeguards for individual rights and interests

Requirements

  • Opt-out mechanisms
  • Data access rights
  • Correction procedures
  • Appeal processes
  • Non-discrimination measures

Examples

  • Opt-out forms
  • Access requests
  • Correction protocols
  • Appeal procedures
  • Fairness assessments

Compliance Requirements

System Registration

Requirements for AI system registration

Implementation Steps

  • System identification
  • Risk classification
  • Documentation preparation
  • Registration submission
  • Regular updates

Required Documentation

  • Registration forms
  • System descriptions
  • Risk assessments
  • Technical documentation
  • Update records

Impact Assessment

Evaluation of AI system impacts

Implementation Steps

  • Risk evaluation
  • Impact analysis
  • Mitigation planning
  • Documentation
  • Regular review

Required Documentation

  • Assessment reports
  • Impact studies
  • Mitigation plans
  • Review records
  • Update logs

Ongoing Monitoring

Continuous oversight requirements

Implementation Steps

  • Performance tracking
  • Incident monitoring
  • Compliance verification
  • Report generation
  • System updates

Required Documentation

  • Monitoring logs
  • Incident reports
  • Compliance records
  • Performance data
  • Update history

Enforcement & Penalties

Administrative Enforcement

Enforcement by Colorado Department of Law

Penalty Categories

Severe Violations
$25,000 per violation
For serious or intentional violations
Standard Violations
$10,000 per violation
For general compliance failures
Continuing Violations
Up to $50,000
For ongoing non-compliance

Example Cases

Registration Failure
$25,000
2024 - Failure to register high-risk AI system
Disclosure Violation
$10,000
2024 - Inadequate transparency disclosures