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Prohibits licensees from relying on artificial intelligence for tracking and advertisement purposes and using such artificial intelligence to create personalized advertisements.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits mobile sports wagering licensees from using AI to track bettors' habits and create personalized promotions.
Business Impact
If you operate a mobile sports wagering platform in New York, you must stop using AI for tracking and personalized ads immediately or face penalties.
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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
Affected Industries
What This Means
The proposed legislation restricts mobile sports wagering licensees from utilizing artificial intelligence for tracking bettors' gambling habits and creating tailored advertisements.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits mobile sports wagering licensees from using AI to track gambling habits.
- Bans the creation of personalized advertisements based on AI tracking.
- Amends existing racing and wagering laws to include these prohibitions.
Latest Legislative Action
referred to racing and wagering
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Hyndman D | Sponsor | HD-029 |
| David McDonough R | Sponsor | HD-014 |
| Jo Simon D | Sponsor | HD-052 |
| John McDonald D | Sponsor | HD-108 |
| Keith Brown R | Sponsor | HD-012 |
Compliance Checklist
Cease the use of AI for tracking and personalized advertising
Who: Mobile sports wagering licensees
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny or fines
Who: Mobile sports wagering licensees
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny or fines
Full Legal Analysis
The bill amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law by adding a new prohibition on the use of artificial intelligence by mobile sports wagering licensees. Specifically, it forbids these licensees from tracking a bettor's gambling habits and creating individualized promotions based on that data using AI. Compliance is required immediately upon the bill's enactment, which is set to take effect immediately. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance. The bill reflects a growing trend in state legislation aimed at regulating the use of AI in sensitive areas such as gambling.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View A08916 on official legislature website →
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