Silicon Flatirons

Hosted by the Silicon Flatirons center for innovation at the University of Colorado Law School, This conference brings together leading minds in technology policy to address one of today's most pressing challenges: creating effective governance structures for our rapidly evolving digital landscape.

'Models for AI Governance at the State Level'

This set of talks analyzes how the New Federalism applies to AI governance. As AI technology advances at a breakneck pace, regulatory frameworks at both the state and federal levels struggle to keep up. This panel will consider whether states, acting in lieu of federal legislation, are best positioned to regulate AI, and what models of governance—ranging from state-centric approaches to international collaborations—are emerging as potential solutions. In particular, how proactive and activist should states be with respect to AI regulation? Is a laissez faire model advisable, or are strong precautionary steps warranted? How should strategic considerations, such as commercial and military competition with China, figure into this calculus?

Silicon Flatirons, University of Colorado Law School · February 2–3, 2025