Sweeping AI, Online Safety Bill Impacts All Industries » CBIA

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The Connecticut General Assembly approved a measure addressing artificial intelligence (AI), workforce development, online platforms, and consumer protections.
The bill introduces new rules and disclosure requirements for employers using automated employment-related decision technology, increasing litigation risk.
The measure includes consumer-focused AI companion and chatbot regulations which may burden business-facing AI tools and customer services.
A pilot program for independent verification of AI models is established but lacks legal safe harbor protections, presenting concerns about verification benefits and costs.
Several provisions raise First Amendment and commerce clause issues, potentially creating years of legal uncertainty.
New whistleblower protections are targeted at “frontier” AI developers to safeguard employees reporting on catastrophic risks.
There are strong workforce development and education components, such as expanding the Connecticut AI Academy and establishing a regulatory sandbox for AI products.
The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) urges continued engagement from employers to provide real-world feedback as regulations evolve.

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