Colorado AI Governance Act
View Law TextMaximum Fine
$25,000 per violation
Scope
Colorado State
Regulator
Department of Law
Effective Date
January 1, 2024
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Comprehensive framework for regulating artificial intelligence systems in Colorado
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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