Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.
Impact
By instituting these annual reports, the bill seeks to provide transparency regarding AI's influence on labor markets within New York state. The collected data will serve as a basis for future policies addressing AI's role in employment, ensuring both accountability and awareness among businesses that utilize AI technologies. The Department of Labor is tasked with reviewing these reports and compiling state-wide analyses, fostering an ongoing dialogue about the evolving technological landscape and its impact on economic factors like job security and worker rights.
Summary
Bill S08706-A introduces amendments to labor laws in New York, requiring certain businesses to submit annual reports detailing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on hiring practices and overall business operations. This legislation targets covered businesses, defined as entities employing more than 100 individuals or publicly traded companies, mandating them to report on how AI influences employment dynamics, including job displacement and recruitment statistics. The aim is to create a structured approach to understanding AI's role in the workforce and its implications for employees and employers alike.
Contention
Debates surrounding S08706-A are likely to arise from concerns regarding compliance burdens placed on businesses and potential resistance to mandatory reporting requirements. Business advocates might argue that the legislation adds administrative complexity and costs, particularly for small enterprises or those already facing economic strains. Conversely, proponents of the bill emphasize the necessity of oversight and the importance of understanding AI's effects on employment to safeguard workers' rights and job opportunities, positing that the insights gained will ultimately benefit the workforce and guide sustainable economic growth.
Same As
Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.
Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.
Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.
Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.
Establishes task force to research and report on potential sources of funding for artificial intelligence initiatives and appropriate tax incentives to support businesses impacted by expansion of use of artificial intelligence.
Providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.
Providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.
Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.