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AI Summary
This bill regulates AI systems to prevent discrimination, mandates independent audits for high-risk systems, and allows enforcement by the attorney general.
Business Impact
If you develop or use high-risk AI systems in New York, you must undergo independent audits to ensure compliance or face legal action.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
New York's A 8884 aims to regulate artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination. It mandates independent audits for high-risk AI and empowers the attorney general to enforce compliance.
Key Provisions
- Regulates the development and use of certain AI systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination.
- Requires independent audits for high-risk AI systems, with the definition assumed to be in the bill text.
- Empowers the attorney general to enforce compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
PRINT NUMBER 8884A
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 23)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michaelle C. Solages | Primary |
| Alex Bores | Cosponsor |
| Anna Kelles | Cosponsor |
| Claire Valdez | Cosponsor |
| Clyde Vanel | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct independent audits of high-risk AI systems
Who: Developers and users of high-risk AI systems
Penalty: Legal action by the attorney general or private lawsuits
Who: Developers and users of high-risk AI systems
Penalty: Legal action by the attorney general or private lawsuits
Implement measures to prevent algorithmic discrimination
Who: All entities developing or using regulated AI systems
Penalty: Legal action by the attorney general or private lawsuits
Who: All entities developing or using regulated AI systems
Penalty: Legal action by the attorney general or private lawsuits
Full Legal Analysis
The bill requires developers and users of certain artificial intelligence systems to implement measures to prevent algorithmic discrimination, such as bias testing and transparency requirements. It mandates independent audits for high-risk AI systems, with the definition of 'high-risk' assumed to be in the bill text but cannot be verified without access to the full text. The enforcement of these regulations will be overseen by the attorney general, who can take legal action against non-compliant entities. The bill's alignment with other states' legislation is not assumed without full text verification.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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