Source: DCI Consult

DCI Consult offers a comprehensive summary and "cheat sheet" for the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA), which introduces significant new obligations for businesses. Published on January 16, 2026, the guide breaks down the statute’s requirements for both developers and deployers of "high-risk" AI systems. High-risk systems are those that significantly impact decisions in critical areas such as employment, lending, housing, and healthcare. The law establishes a "duty of care" for these entities to protect consumers from "algorithmic discrimination," which is defined as unlawful differential treatment based on protected characteristics.

The cheat sheet details mandatory compliance actions, including the performance of annual algorithmic impact assessments and the establishment of robust risk management programs. Deployers must also provide clear notifications to consumers when an AI system is being used to make decisions that affect them, including the right to opt-out or request a human review in certain circumstances. The document outlines the specific documentation that must be maintained to demonstrate compliance to the Colorado Attorney General. This resource is designed to help organizations navigate the complex interplay between local safety standards and broader federal guidelines in the rapidly evolving AI legal landscape.