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AI policy updates, 17 May 2024

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Summary

17 May 2024: 2 AI policy changes recorded across 2 jurisdictions, of which 2 concerned binding law, 2 were rated high impact. Each is dated, links to its official source, and shows what it means in practice.

Changes
2
Jurisdictions
2
Entered into force
0
Urgent or high impact
2

Last updated · most recent change 17 May 2024

All changes (2)

Council of Europe High Adopted

Council of Europe adopts the first binding international treaty on AI

The Committee of Ministers adopted the Framework Convention on AI and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS 225); it opened for signature on 5 September 2024 with the EU, UK, US and others signing.

Practical impact: Ratifying states must ensure AI activities respect human rights, with risk and impact assessment and remedies; companies feel it through national implementation.

Framework Convention on AI (CETS 225) Framework Convention on AI (CETS No. 225) Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
Colorado (United States) High Adopted

Colorado signs the first US state law on algorithmic discrimination

Governor Polis signed SB 24-205, creating duties of reasonable care for developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems used in consequential decisions, originally effective 1 February 2026.

Practical impact: Organisations making consequential decisions about Colorado residents should begin scoping risk programmes and impact assessments.

Colorado AI Act SB24-205 Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by AI Policy Tracker (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)

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