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New York Assembly Bill A08884
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08884

Introduced
6/9/25  
Refer
6/9/25  

Caption

Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general as well as a private right of action.

Impact

By implementing this act, New York seeks to amend existing civil rights laws to establish clearer responsibilities for developers and deployers regarding the ethical use of AI. These provisions should help protect consumers from unfair treatment based on potential biases inherent to AI systems. The requirement for independent audits and detailed reporting to the attorney general could set a precedent for enhanced accountability and transparency in the AI sector across the state.

Summary

The bill A08884, known as the New York Artificial Intelligence Act, aims to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence systems in New York. It specifically targets high-risk AI systems, ensuring they do not contribute to algorithmic discrimination against individuals or groups. The legislation mandates that developers and deployers of these AI systems conduct independent audits of their technologies to assess risks, revealing a significant move towards enhancing oversight in the use of AI in various sectors such as employment, healthcare, and finance.

Contention

Notably, debates surrounding A08884 have revolved around concerns over how these regulations might impact innovation in AI technology. Proponents argue that safeguarding against algorithmic discrimination is crucial for societal equity, while opponents caution that stringent regulations could stifle technological development and economic growth. The bill's provisions concerning social scoring and the prohibition of systems that classify individuals based on personal characteristics have been especially contentious, highlighting the delicate balance between regulation and innovation.

Companion Bills

NY S01169

Same As Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

Previously Filed As

NY S01169

Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

NY S06955

Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act requiring developers of generative artificial intelligence models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service.

NY S08331

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.

NY A06578

Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act requiring developers of generative artificial intelligence models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service.

NY A08595

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.

NY A03411

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a notice on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate.

NY S00934

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a notice on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate.

NY HB324

Artificial intelligence; age verification systems required for chatbots, safeguard protocols required, therapy chatbot requirements established, private right of action and enforcement provided for

NY S09794

Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of the brief and certification that the content therein was reviewed and verified by a human.

NY A08546

Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of the brief and certification that the content therein was reviewed and verified by a human.

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