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Authorizes the department of environmental conservation to independently add to the lists of prohibited and regulated invasive species on an emergency basis

AI Summary

This bill mandates that publishers disclose the use of generative AI in books before sale, covering all formats.

Business Impact

If you publish books using generative AI in New York, you must disclose this use before sale or face potential penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
A08098
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
Jun 2, 2026
Data Updated
Jun 2, 2026
Version
v2
What do these statuses mean?
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

Affected Industries

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What This Means

New York's proposed bill A08098 aims to enhance transparency in the publishing industry by requiring publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in their works. This applies to all forms of books, whether printed or digital, and encompasses various media types. The bill seeks to inform consumers about the extent of AI involvement in the creation of published materials.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Bill Sponsors

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Cosponsor

Compliance Checklist

Disclose the use of generative AI in book creation
Who: Publishers of books
Deadline: Before the completion of sale
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified

Related & Companion Bills

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Full Legal Analysis

Bill A08098 requires publishers to disclose any use of generative artificial intelligence in the creation of books prior to the completion of a sale. This applies to all books, including those that are printed or digital, and encompasses various formats such as text, pictures, audio, puzzles, and games. Publishers must ensure that this disclosure is made clear to consumers, thereby promoting transparency in the publishing process.

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