Connecticut AG Issues Report on How Existing State Law Applies to AI 

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong released a memorandum this week detailing how existing state laws can be applied to govern the development and use of artificial intelligence.  

The document includes guidance regarding civil rights laws, privacy and data security laws, the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, and antitrust laws. While the memorandum does not address any criminal statutes, it notes that those laws could still carry implications for individuals or companies’ use of AI. 

“This document focuses on the past and present, as it must, in highlighting existing legal constructs and their application in the realm of AI,” the report reads. “In addition to creating additional protections for families through legislative action, the Office of the Attorney General has at its disposal the most effective tools available to ensure the safety of Connecticut families and accountability for wrongdoers.” 

Connecticut consumers or businesses who believe they have been harmed by the unlawful use of AI can file a complaint at www.ct.gov/agcomplaint.