Connecticut passes AI regulations after years in development

The Connecticut House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 5, a comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation, on Friday with a 131-17 vote. The bill, which has bipartisan support, aims to regulate AI use and protect residents, particularly children, from potential risks. After years of debate and multiple attempts, lawmakers finally reached a consensus on the bill, which covers a range of regulations from employment-related decision-making to AI-related tasks. Governor Ned Lamont's spokesperson stated that he plans to sign the bill, calling its provisions 'commonsense protections that reflect our values as a state.' The bill's passage comes as Connecticut joins a growing number of states adopting AI regulations, despite the Trump administration's efforts to dissuade states from doing so. Connecticut legislators have been working on AI regulation for years, with last year's effort falling apart after a veto threat from Lamont.