tech
April 27, 2026
The feds join Elon Musk’s attempt to stop new AI regulations in Colorado.
A report by Bloomberg points out that the DOJ has joined an xAI lawsuit against the Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence law that is set to take effect in Colorado on June 30th. In their filing, the government’s lawyers claim that by requiring developers to take “reasonable care to protect consumers” from algorithmic discrimination, the law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.
TL;DR
- The DOJ has joined xAI's lawsuit against Colorado's new AI law.
- The law, titled Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence, is set to take effect on June 30th.
- Government lawyers argue the law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.
- The law requires developers to take "reasonable care to protect consumers" from algorithmic discrimination.