US state AI rules: companion bot laws, Connecticut employer rule, Colorado hearing

Aug 31, 2026 · Issue 5 · 4 sources, 4 articles

Companion bot laws in 12 states set new obligations for AI providers, and Connecticut's new AI law affects employers. The Colorado attorney general has scheduled a hearing on the state's AI laws.

Who is affected and how

compliance specialist

Requirements on companion bots, employment and Colorado rules need to be tracked separately at state level.

corporate lawyer

For clients operating in several states, differences between state rules need to be mapped.

Sources

• What 12 State ‘Companion Bot’ Laws Demand of AI Providerstech policy press · Sep 1, 2026
• What 12 State ‘Companion Bot’ Laws Demand of AI Providers | TechPolicy.Presstechpolicy.press · Sep 1, 2026
• Connecticut Enacts New AI Law Impacting Employers | Seward & Kissel LLP - JDSuprajdsupra.com · Aug 31, 2026
• Colorado AG Schedules Hearing for AI Lawsnatlawreview.com · Aug 31, 2026

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