Connecticut passed a law regulating AI use in employment.
The Story
The new legislation impacts how businesses use AI for hiring, performance management, and other HR functions.
Why It Matters
Connecticut's AI employment law signals upcoming EU realities. The EU AI Act takes effect August 2026. Your firm must understand how AI tools are governed, especially in HR. This applies to your firm's internal hiring and client advice. For law firms, ignoring this means compliance risks for your own operations and lost advisory work.
What To Do About It
Start by auditing your firm's current use of AI in HR, even in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Identify where AI assists with recruitment, performance, or internal communications. Begin documenting your governance framework for these applications now.
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