At the State of Colorado, we are dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services, foster innovation and ensure the ethical, equitable and responsible deployment of emerging technologies. 

With the growing popularity of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), we see its potential to transform how we work at the state, driving efficiency, innovation and new capabilities to serve the public interest and contribute to the overall well-being of Coloradans. At the same time, we understand GenAI raises new risks requiring human judgment and oversight to review for accuracy, bias and completeness.

About Colorado's AI Guide

Colorado is committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection and privacy, ensuring transparency, and maintaining public trust as we integrate AI into state operations. This Guide to Artificial Intelligence will be continually updated and serve as a resource for state employees, contractors, agencies and vendors as we oversee GenAI governance, drive innovation and provide educational opportunities.

GenAI Strategy 2.0

As part of Colorado's ongoing commitment to being a leader in government technology, we work hard to remain nimble and resourceful as standards continue to evolve. Because GenAI’s capabilities and quality continue to improve, we keep our approach adaptable so we can always offer the best solutions for Colorado. 

Our initial GenAI strategy focused on managing risk and enabling innovation at the agency level. Developed in 2026, Version 2.0 of Colorado’s GenAI strategy is one where we are: 

• Proactively scaling use cases that automate routine tasks, especially where doing so results in more focus on delivering exceptional service to Coloradans.
• Piloting the use of GenAI to support routine interactions directly with Coloradans, where those interactions are low-risk and optional (freeing human resources for higher-level work).
• Managing risk by continuing to assess high-risk potential use cases to minimize harm.

Statewide GenAI Policy

To ensure the State of Colorado remains at the forefront of GenAI, a Statewide GenAI Policy was developed to ensure security and compliance while streamlining our support for GenAI initiatives. All GenAI efforts and use cases, including those conducted by a third-party vendor, must go through OIT to conduct a risk assessment.