Washington – Overbroad or inconsistent regulations could hinder innovation, impose costly compliance burdens and create a fragmented policy landscape, the Computer & Communications Industry Association warns in a report released today. The report describes the flood of AI policies that were considered and implemented across the country during state legislative sessions in 2024, providing a detailed analysis of trends, challenges and implications of AI regulations. AI as states increasingly grapple with this transformative technology.
The report outlines key legislative approaches, including security safeguards, digital provenance, deepfake regulations, and working groups to study the impact of AI. States like California, Colorado and Connecticut have launched proposals, with varying degrees of success, aimed at addressing the ethical, societal and economic implications of AI.
Although these legislative efforts aim to regulate AI responsibly, the CCIA report warns of the potential pitfalls of overbroad or inconsistent regulation. The report highlights the need for practical approaches that are balanced and aligned with federal frameworks to mitigate risks without stifling growth.
The following can be attributed to CCIA Senior Innovation Policy Attorney Joshua Landau:
“As artificial intelligence advances, lawmakers have a unique opportunity to craft policies that protect the public while fostering innovation. Legislative trends observed this year highlight both the promise and perils of AI regulation. Policymakers must prioritize frameworks that address high-risk uses while preserving the transformative potential of AI technologies and fostering innovation.
About CCIA:
CCIA is a non-profit international trade association representing a broad range of communications and technology companies. For more than 50 years, CCIA has promoted open markets, open systems and open networks. CCIA members employ more than 1.6 million workers, invest more than $100 billion in research and development, and contribute billions of dollars in productivity to the global economy.