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Requires that every newspaper, magazine or other publication printed or electronically published in this state, which contains the use of generative artificial intelligence or other information communication technology, shall identify that certain parts of such newspaper, magazine, or publication…
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New York's S 6748 would add General Business Law § 338 requiring every newspaper, magazine or other publication printed or electronically published in the state that contains an article, periodical, photograph, video or other visual image wholly or partially composed or authored through generative AI or other information communication technology to conspicuously imprint a statement to that effect at the top of the page or webpage. No penalty or enforcer is stated. Referred to Consumer Protection January 7, 2026.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, New York publishers would have to label partly or wholly AI-composed content at the top of the page.
Key provisions
- Generative artificial intelligence is defined as machine learning technology, software, automation and algorithms performing tasks based on existing data sets and instructions
- Covered publications must conspicuously imprint at the top of the page or webpage that the content was composed through AI or other information communication technology
- Content wholly or partially composed or authored this way triggers the notice
- No penalty, enforcing authority or private right of action is stated
- Would take effect on the sixtieth day after becoming law; 2023-2024 predecessor S7847
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lea Webb D | Primary |
| Michael Gianaris | Primary |
| ORTT | Primary |
| PARKER | Primary |
| AKSHAR | Cosponsor |
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