In the absence of overarching federal legislation, Colorado and Connecticut have taken the lead in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States. Both states have embarked on bold plans to set a framework for the rapidly evolving technology but there has been formidable resistance from the industry as the debate continues to find a workable solution to ensure protections are in place yet enough space is left for AI to flourish. Lawmakers know the tech will create opportunities but it is also a situation strewn with risk, requiring some tough decisions. Connecticut had set the tone, followed by Colorado, but the Constitution State saw its efforts stifled after Democratic Gov.