Connecticut enacts nearly 100 new laws covering AI and facial recognition

Nearly 100 new Connecticut laws took effect this week, including Senate Bill 4, which requires businesses using facial recognition to post notices and provide policy links, plus a package of consumer protection and privacy rules covering AI, chatbots, and surveillance pricing. The state attorney general says Connecticut is ahead of the curve on data privacy.

• Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act Takes Effect in Phases2026-09-30