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Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a visual or audio generative artificial intelligence system to take steps to prohibit its users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials.
This bill requires AI system operators accessible to New York residents to prevent unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials within 60 days of notification, taking effect one year after becoming law.
If you operate a generative AI system in New York, you must implement measures to prevent unauthorized depictions of public officials by 2025 or face fines.
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What This Means
The proposed legislation in New York mandates that operators of generative AI systems accessible to New York residents take steps to prevent the creation of unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials. This bill outlines specific compliance requirements and penalties for non-compliance, impacting AI developers and users in the state. It emphasizes the need for reasonable methods to address public officials' concerns regarding their likenesses, taking effect one year after becoming law.
Key Provisions
- Operators must implement methods to prevent unauthorized depictions of public officials within 60 days of notification.
- Penalties of $100 per unauthorized depiction, capped at $100,000 in total.
- Operators can request identification to process requests from covered persons.
- Safeguards can be implemented for authorized depictions, but operators remain liable if safeguards are unreasonable.
- The bill does not apply if outputs are processed by a third party without control over the generative model.
- The bill applies to AI systems accessible to New York residents and takes effect one year after becoming law.
Latest Legislative Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 8)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| HOOPER | Primary |
| Karen McMahon D | Primary |
| Rules Committee | Primary |
| Charles Lavine D | Cosponsor |
| Joe Angelino R | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Owners, licensees, or operators of generative AI systems.
Deadline: Within 60 days of receiving a notification.
Penalty: $100 per unauthorized depiction, up to $100,000.
Who: Owners, licensees, or operators of generative AI systems.
Deadline: By the time the bill takes effect.
Penalty: Liability for unauthorized depictions if not compliant.
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