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Colorado is leading the charge of U.S. AI policy with the Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence (SB24-205) law. This law, commonly referred to as the Colorado AI Act (CO AI Act), is the first enacted comprehensive state law regulating high-risk AI systems. Signed in May 2024, it sets a precedent for balancing innovation with consumer protection through requirements on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

TAMPA, Fla. – August 27, 2025 – Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services and a top 50 CPA firm, is proud to announce that Marci Womack, Managing Director in Schellman's Federal Practice overseeing the emerging Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessment program, has been appointed to Cyber AB’s inaugural CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs) Advisory Council.

This article was featured in the World Economic Forum, written by Schellman’s Jerrad Bartczak, Senior Associate AI, and Stu Block, Sustainability Practice Director.

As artificial intelligence continues to become increasingly integrated into regular business operations, the need for its responsible development and use also continues to grow. From bias and fairness to data privacy and security concerns, the risks associated with AI are driving governments around the world to introduce new and evolving legislation aimed at ensuring its ethical and safe deployment.

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol that encrypts data, authenticates connections, and protects the data in transmission. As time passes, new versions of TLS are released to strengthen defenses and maintain an advantage of the constantly evolving threat landscape. Understanding these updates is essential for anyone managing secure systems or handling sensitive data online.

As AI continues to transform industries worldwide and organizations continue to innovate their use of AI in regular practice, they are also faced with growing pressure to demonstrate that their AI systems are secure, trustworthy, and responsible. With regulatory scrutiny and public concern over widespread use of AI on the rise, aligning with established frameworks and standards has become essential for maintaining credibility and mitigating risk.

As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow and evolve across industries, so do concerns about security, trust, and responsible use and management. In response, as a joint effort between the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 framework was officially published in December 2023.

TAMPA, Fla. – March 31, 2025 – Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services and a top 50 CPA firm, is pleased to announce that Schellman has expanded its offerings to perform cleared assessments for its clients. As an accredited FedRAMP® Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), this enables Schellman to perform Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 6 (IL6) assessments as well as other NIST-based assessments, SOC 2 examinations, and penetration testing for DoD systems. This milestone strengthens Schellman’s position as a trusted assessment partner for government and defense-related environments.