Effort to speed wireless-infrastructure permitting could be undermined by Senate amendment
Critics of a bill that seeks to offer regulatory predictability to the wireless industry tacked on an amendment this week that undermines the intent of…
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Artificial intelligence workers may get special protections in Colorado
Even before Colorado has established regulations for artificial-intelligence development, legislators are advancing a proposal to give special whistleblower protection to sector workers — a plan…
State could grant telecom industry’s wish to speed local review of cell phone towers
As cell-phone service has moved from being a nicety to a critical business need, wireless providers are investing $30 billion annually to grow national infrastructure….
Business leaders plead for changes in state’s new AI law
Developers and deployers of artificial intelligence systems are begging a legislative task force to amend definitions and an “untenable” appeals process in Colorado’s AI law…
New Colorado privacy laws to impact “broad swath” of companies
Companies that collect biometric or biological data on customers and certain employees must put new guidelines in place around that data, thanks to a pair…
Colorado lands coveted Tech Hub designation to boost quantum sector
Colorado leaders’ big bet to make the state a focal point for the rapidly growing quantum-computing sector has garnered its first major payout —designation as…
Polis signs final bills in substantial portfolio of technology regulations passed in 2024
In acknowledgement of the growing presence of technology in everyday life, the Legislature this year weighed into more areas affecting innovative Colorado companies than at…
Polis inks new or expanded tax credits to boost jobs in two sectors
Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a pair of tax credits Tuesday that are aimed at growing two specific Colorado industries — one that the…
“With reservations,” Polis signs landmark AI regulation bill
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed into law the nation’s first comprehensive attempt to regulate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence — but with…
Should Colorado establish national precedent in setting rules for artificial intelligence?
Gov. Jared Polis, a longtime supporter of disruptive industries and technologies, must decide in the coming weeks whether Colorado wants to go it alone and…