Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

We’ve been talking about how Quantum is going to be the next big thing for lawmakers.  Colorado Governor signed HB24-1325 – Tax Credits for Quantum Industry Support. The new state tax credits for Quantum are triggered only if the Colorado based company also receives multi-million dollar federal funding. @afrotech

Colorado Governor signed  Senate Bill 24-205 which makes it the first state legislature to create AI regulatory framework. In his signing statement, the Governor raised concerns about the legislation impacting the growth of the nascent industry and concerns over not considering the intent of AI as it relates to discrimination. @goodgoodgoodco Route Fifty | Colorado […]

MIT researchers say they have tracked AI and noted that AI technologies “are adept at bluffing in poker, deceiving people and using underhanded methods to get the upper hand in financial negotiations.⁠” @telegraph MIT Technology Review

HB 1192 (2024 | GA), a bill that would have suspended tax breaks for new data centers in Georgia because of the strain on electricity supplies, has been vetoed.  The veto is based on the bill “inhibiting important infrastructure and job development.”

Atalanta City Council is considering amending its ordinances to prohibit new data centers near certain transit lines.

Connecticut legislature is considering SB 2 (2024 | CT) to create a state framework for AI regulation. Opponents say a state approach stifles innovation and hinders economic growth. Opponents also say the broad disclosures required by the bill are vague and create too much uncertainty for business. CT Mirror Viewpoints | Don’t let hasty AI regulation cripple […]

Remember a couple years ago when a tech giant was calling for data privacy to be a right? There’s a move in Canada to make data privacy a human right with amendments to Bill C- 27 . The Hill Times | Data privacy as a human right must be recognized by privacy and AI bill, […]

 Illinois is poised to reduce penalties for violations of the state’s biometric data protection laws. How did Illinois get to the point of reducing penalties? A lawsuit that returned a multimillion verdict against a business that was using a fingerprint system to track employee time.   The Record | Illinois’ biometric data privacy law could soon be […]

Connecticut is taking a 2 step approach to AI transparency. First, a statewide policy for state agencies to use and disclose AI use courtesy of the State Chief Information Officer. Second, legislation SB 2 (2024 | CT) which passed the CT Senate along party lines. Route Fifty | This state’s ‘unsexy’ AI policy takes transparency to the next level

TXDPS is using AI to facilitate procurement for local governmental entities. TXDPS says the AI will offer quick access to regulations, information and guidance on the state’s contracting procedures. The goal is to shorten acquisition time. Route Fifty | Generative AI steps up as a ‘facilitator’