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AI Summary
This bill mandates operators of certain AI systems to collect user oaths of responsible use and submit them to the attorney general.
Business Impact
If you operate generative or surveillance AI systems in New York, you must collect user oaths and submit them to the attorney general or face significant fines.
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What This Means
The proposed legislation in New York aims to regulate the use of generative and surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems. Operators will be required to collect oaths from users affirming responsible use, which must be submitted to the attorney general. This bill seeks to enhance accountability and mitigate potential misuse of AI technologies.
Key Provisions
- Operators must collect oaths from users of generative or surveillance AI systems.
- Users must affirm responsible use under penalty of perjury before account creation.
- Operators must submit collected oaths to the attorney general within 30 days.
- Failure to comply can result in fines of three times the profit from the user or $3,000.
- Operators cannot modify the oath without attorney general approval.
- No liability is imposed on users for operator's failure to collect oaths.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clyde Vanel | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Collect oaths from users affirming responsible use of AI systems.
Who: Operators of generative or surveillance AI systems.
Penalty: Fines based on profits or a minimum of $3,000 per oath.
Who: Operators of generative or surveillance AI systems.
Penalty: Fines based on profits or a minimum of $3,000 per oath.
Submit collected oaths to the attorney general.
Who: Operators of generative or surveillance AI systems.
Deadline: Within 30 days of collection.
Penalty: Fines for failure to submit.
Who: Operators of generative or surveillance AI systems.
Deadline: Within 30 days of collection.
Penalty: Fines for failure to submit.
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill requires operators of generative or surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems accessible to New York residents to collect oaths from users affirming responsible use. Users must create an account and affirm under penalty of perjury that they will not misuse the AI services. Operators must submit these oaths to the attorney general within thirty days of collection. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines based on the profits derived from the user or a minimum fine of $3,000 per oath. Key definitions include 'advanced artificial intelligence system,' which encompasses applications that perform functions requiring human intelligence, and 'operator,' which refers to those controlling the development of such systems. This legislation reflects a growing trend in various states to impose regulations on AI technologies to ensure ethical use and accountability.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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