The Tech Policy Press Podcast What to Watch on US State Tech Policy in 2025
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Jan 5, 2025 
Keir Lamont, senior director at the Future of Privacy Forum, Caitriona Fitzgerald from EPIC, and Scott Babwah Brennen of NYU delve into the shifting tech policy landscape as states gear up for 2025. They discuss a surge in state-level tech regulations, notably over 100 new laws on AI. The experts analyze privacy advancements, contrasting states like Maryland and California. They also explore evolving youth online safety legislation and the increasing bipartisan momentum for smartphone bans in classrooms, highlighting a unique intersection of politics and technology.
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Colorado's AI Act
- Colorado's SB 205 focuses on high-risk AI systems impacting critical life opportunities.
- It addresses the AI lifecycle, from training data to deployment and individual impact.
California Privacy Rulemaking
- Watch California's Privacy Protection Agency's rulemaking process.
- It's updating the state's privacy law with potential implications for automated decision-making.
Maryland's Data Minimization
- Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act limits data collection to what's reasonably necessary.
- This marks a shift towards companies bearing the responsibility for privacy protection.