Connecticut has enacted one of the most wide-ranging state AI laws to date. Companies that develop or deploy automated tools affecting Connecticut employees, consumers, or minors should begin assessing whether the new law applies to them, since obligations start phasing in on October 1, 2026.

Connecticut SB 5: An Act Concerning Online Safety

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After two years of delays, unsuccessful amendments, and a federal lawsuit, Colorado has replaced its sweeping 2024 AI law with a narrower and more practical framework. Companies that use automated tools to make or influence consequential decisions about Colorado residents should assess whether the new law applies to them and begin building their compliance infrastructure…

In the second half of 2026, one of California’s most significant artificial intelligence laws takes effect, with additional provisions becoming effective in 2027 and 2028. The California AI Transparency Act (CAITA), established by SB 942 and amended by AB 853, imposes new requirements on generative AI platforms, large online platforms, generative AI hosting platforms, and…

On January 1, 2026, California’s SB 53 imposed groundbreaking new requirements on developers of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems, known as “frontier models.” Companies that develop or deploy frontier models should conduct a threshold analysis to determine whether SB 53 applies and begin building the internal governance infrastructure the law requires. Following up on…

In 2026, a wide range of California laws regulating the development, marketing, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) go into effect. Together, these bills impose new requirements on generative AI developers, frontier-model companies, healthcare-related AI tools, platforms distributing AI-generated content, and businesses that rely on algorithmic pricing. With the deadline to comply coming up quickly…