James Maroney

Senators Looney, Duff & Maroney Sign onto Multi-State-Authored Artificial Intelligence Op-Ed

Today, state Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven), state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and state Senator James Maroney (D-Milford), signed on and published a multi-state authored op-ed pushing passage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulations. The article emphasizes the growing need for comprehensive legislation to address the ethical, social, and economic challenges posed by AI.

Senators Looney, Duff, and Maroney plan to introduce a bill this upcoming 2025 legislative session in Connecticut that will create regulations for AI in Connecticut. The bill will focus on transparency and accountability, and training Connecticut’s workforce to use artificial intelligence.

By signing this multi-state article, Senators Looney, Duff, and Maroney have reinforced their commitment to ensuring AI advancements are protected. All who signed will work together on legislation for 2025 and collaborate to identify potential solutions and share resources.

“Connecticut needs to require guidelines to ensure decisions are made fairly, accurately and transparently,” said Senator Looney. “Working together with legislators from other states, we can create a framework to help mitigate the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence.”

“By bringing together policymakers, we can ensure a well-rounded approach to identifying and reducing potential risks brought upon by Artificial Intelligence,” said Senator Duff. “Knowledge-sharing allows for the development of comprehensive solutions. We must be proactive, so AI does not negatively impact us unknowingly before it is too late.”

“I am proud to sign on to this piece as it addresses the urgent need for legislative action surrounding Artificial Intelligence around the Country,” said Senator Maroney. “This will help us establish guidelines and regulations that not only promote the safe use of AI but also anticipate future challenges. We will work hard this upcoming session to get this bill passed and institute guidelines for AI in Connecticut.”

The bi-partisan group of legislators include 62 lawmakers total from 32 states including: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin have all co-authored the op-ed. The article was published in the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

To view the article, click here.

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