Major proposals to regulate bias in AI decision-making are facing obstacles from various sources, as lawmakers in states like Colorado, Connecticut, and Texas work on these bills. Civil rights groups and organizations like labor unions are advocating for transparency and legal recourse for AI discrimination, while the industry offers tentative support but opposes accountability measures. Lawmakers from different states are collaborating on AI legislation due to federal inaction, aiming to emphasize the importance of collaboration and compromise in regulation.

The proposed bills focus on oversight, particularly regarding AI discrimination, and require companies to perform impact assessments. The contentious issues include access to these reports, potential trade secret exposure, and who can file lawsuits under the legislation. The goal is to establish regulations that ensure safe and trustworthy AI.