The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has released a report highlighting the legislative trends and challenges in state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). The report, published today, cautions that overly broad or inconsistent regulations could impede innovation, impose costly compliance burdens, and create a fragmented policy landscape.

The document provides an analysis of AI policies considered and implemented across various states during the 2024 legislative sessions. It examines the key trends, challenges, and implications of these regulations as states increasingly address this transformative technology.

Key legislative approaches identified in the report include safety guardrails, digital provenance, deepfake regulation, and task forces to study AI's impact. States such as California, Colorado, and Connecticut have been at the forefront with proposals addressing AI's ethical, societal, and economic implications.

While these efforts aim for responsible regulation of AI, the CCIA report warns against potential pitfalls from unduly broad or inconsistent regulations. It emphasizes the need for balanced approaches that align with federal frameworks to mitigate risks without hindering growth.

Joshua Landau, CCIA Senior Counsel on Innovation Policy, stated: “As artificial intelligence evolves, lawmakers have a unique opportunity to craft policies that protect the public while fostering innovation. The legislative trends seen this year highlight both the promise and peril of AI regulation. Policymakers must prioritize frameworks that tackle high-risk uses while safeguarding the transformative potential of AI technologies and fostering innovation.”