Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News

đź“…May 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM
US states advance AI regulations: Connecticut's comprehensive AI bill passes legislature for governor's signature; Maryland signs pricing law; Colorado proposes AI Act replacement.
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Connecticut AI Bill Passes Legislature

Senator James Maroney’s SB 5, covering frontier models, chatbots, employment, and provenance, passed both chambers.Source 1 Governor Ned Lamont, previously opposed to AI regulations, plans to sign it into law.Source 1 This marks the third attempt after prior veto threats.

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Maryland Signs AI Pricing Bill into Law

Maryland's AI pricing bill was signed into law, regulating transparency in AI service costs.Source 1 This development adds to growing state-level AI oversight on commercial practices.Source 1

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Colorado Introduces Bill to Replace AI Act

Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez filed a bill to repeal and replace the Colorado AI Act, stemming from Governor Polis’ workgroup.Source 1 It shifts to a disclosure-based regime, removing key original provisions.Source 1 Legislature closes May 13.

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Oklahoma SB 1521 Advances in House

Oklahoma’s SB 1521 passed the House as amended and returns to the Senate for concurrence.Source 1 The bill addresses state-specific AI governance issues.Source 1

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South Carolina Senate Unanimously Passes AI Therapy Bill

South Carolina’s Senate unanimously approved a bill regulating AI use in therapy and psychotherapy.Source 1 It aims to ensure ethical standards in mental health AI applications.Source 1

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Vermont AI Bills Advance in Senate

Two Vermont bills regulating AI continued advancing in the Senate after House passage.Source 1 They focus on health care and other AI deployments.Source 1

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Florida AI Bill of Rights Fails in Special Session

Florida’s special session ended without passing an AI Bill of Rights; Senate-passed bill died in House.Source 1 This halts short-term state AI rights legislation.Source 1

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Chatbot Bills Advance in Multiple States

Chatbot regulation bills progressed in several US states amid broader AI legislative pushes.Source 1 Connecticut's bill notably includes chatbot provisions.Source 1

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Connecticut Governor to Sign Third AI Law Attempt

After two years of Senate passage but House stalls due to veto threats, Connecticut's AI bill succeeds.Source 1 Governor Lamont's support signals policy shift.Source 1

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State AI Legislation Tracker Notes Busy Week

The sixteenth update highlights rapid advancements in proposed state AI laws affecting private-sector developers.Source 1 Excludes government, insurance, and other niche AI bills.Source 1