New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09449

Introduced
1/6/26  
Refer
1/6/26  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
1/21/26  
Report Pass
1/21/26  
Refer
1/21/26  
Report Pass
1/28/26  
Refer
1/28/26  
Report Pass
2/25/26  
Refer
2/25/26  

Caption

Implements transparency requirements for developers of AI models; requires the establishment of an office for oversite of AI model developer transparency and reporting; makes related provisions.

Impact

If enacted, A09449 would impact New York's general business law by introducing specific obligations on AI developers that ensure accountability and public safety. Developers would be required to disclose detailed information about their AI models, including potential risks and mitigation strategies. This transparency is anticipated to foster trust in AI technologies while enhancing consumer protection. Additionally, the act imposes penalties for non-compliance, granting the state attorney general the authority to take action against violations, thus enforcing the legislation.

Summary

Assembly Bill A09449, known as the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, seeks to establish transparency requirements for developers of artificial intelligence frontier models in New York. The legislation aims to mitigate catastrophic risks associated with AI technology through standardized disclosures and safety protocols. Specifically, the bill mandates that large frontier developers implement and publish comprehensive frameworks that detail how they manage risks associated with their AI models. This includes assessment thresholds for catastrophic risks and defined procedures for incident reporting.

Contention

Notably, the bill has generated discussions on the balance between innovation and regulation. Proponents argue that establishing clear guidelines is essential for safe AI deployment, while critics suggest that the requirements could stifle technological advancements and overly burden developers. There is concern among some stakeholders that stringent transparency obligations may lead to proprietary information becoming public, potentially harming companies’ competitive advantages. The debate around these issues reflects broader tensions in policy-making surrounding emerging technologies.

Companion Bills

NY S08828

Same As Implements transparency requirements for developers of AI models; requires the establishment of an office for oversite of AI model developer transparency and reporting; makes related provisions.

Previously Filed As

NY S08828

Implements transparency requirements for developers of AI models; requires the establishment of an office for oversite of AI model developer transparency and reporting; makes related provisions.

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 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 SB53

Artificial intelligence models: large developers.

NY A08833

Establishes understanding artificial intelligence responsibility act requiring developers of covered models to be strictly liable for certain injuries.

NY S08451

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.

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 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 HB4668

Trade: business regulation; requirements and safety standards for developers of certain artificial intelligence models; provide for. Creates new act.

NY A10887

Establishes the New York innovative learning models act to provide grants to eligible entities for the planning, development, implementation, replication and scaling of innovative learning models.

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