Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward

By: Stefani Langehennig, University of Denver, The Conversation

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Published: November 21, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 days, 18 hours ago

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By Stefani Langehennig, University of Denver

When the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act passed in May 2024, it made national headlines. The law was the first of its kind in the U.S. It was a comprehensive attempt to govern “high-risk” artificial intelligence systems across various industries before they could cause real-world harm.

Gov. Jared Polis signed it reluctantly – but now, less than a year later, the governor is supporting a

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