US EditionN.Y. Lawmakers Advance Sweeping AI Protections, 1 Hangs in Assembly Balance
- On Thursday, New York legislators approved a bill designed to regulate advanced AI systems operating within the state, aiming to enhance safety and accountability for frontier AI technologies.
- The bill arose from concerns about AI causing disasters involving over 100 injuries or deaths, or damages exceeding $1 billion, demanding strict safety protocols.
- RAISE requires large AI developers who spent over $100 million training models to submit safety plans, third-party audits, and report major incidents to New York authorities.
- Assemblymember Alex Bores acknowledged the possibility of minor political conflicts but emphasized that economic factors are not a valid reason for withholding the models.
- The bill now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's decision, who could sign, veto, or return it for changes amid industry opposition and federal debates over AI state regulation.
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