AI & Eastern CT: A Roundtable with State Representative Anthony Nolan

Description

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how Connecticut businesses operate. With the new Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act, Connecticut has established a wide-ranging framework intended to promote responsible AI use, protect consumers and workers, and encourage continued innovation.

Join the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and its Technology Council for a timely conversation with State Representative Anthony Nolan, Deputy Speaker of the Connecticut House and a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 5, which was enacted as "Public Act 26-15 - the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act."

Representative Nolan will share an overview of the new law and what its implementation could mean for Connecticut organizations.

Atif Faruqui, Founder of Turboflow AI and chair of the Chamber’s Technology Council will also moderate a panel featuring Representative Nolan and members of the Technology Council. 

Topics will include:

• New expectations for businesses using AI in hiring and employment decisions
• Consumer protections and safeguards surrounding AI-powered platforms and digital assistants
• Responsible AI adoption, data privacy, bias, security, and organizational risk
• Workforce development, AI literacy, and the role of colleges and employers in preparing workers
• Resources and training opportunities for Connecticut’s small businesses and nonprofit organizations
• The state’s new AI regulatory "sandbox" and opportunities to encourage responsible innovation
• How Eastern Connecticut can develop the partnerships, talent, and infrastructure needed to remain competitive
• Audience Q&A

Whether your organization is already using AI or not sure where to begin, this roundtable will provide important insight into Connecticut’s evolving AI landscape and what it means for the future of business and workforce development.

A continental breakfast and coffee will be provided.