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Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions…
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New York's S 9104 (2023-2024) would have created the position of chief artificial intelligence officer, appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent, and an office that would develop statewide AI policy and a risk management plan, coordinate agency AI procurement, audit agency AI use and report annually to legislative leaders; an advisory committee would be created. Passed the Senate June 4, 2024 (61-0) and went to the Assembly Governmental Operations Committee, where it died when the 2023-2024 session ended.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died when the 2023-2024 session ended.
Key provisions
- Amends State Technology Law §§ 101 and 102 and adds §§ 102-a and 104-a; AI and automated decision-making system are defined, excluding software for basic computerized processes such as calculators and spreadsheets
- Chief AI officer appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent; must have expertise in AI, data privacy and the technology industry
- Office duties: statewide AI policy and risk plan, coordinate agency AI and procurement, recommend replacing or deactivating harmful applications, periodic audits of agency AI use, annual report to the Senate temporary president and Assembly speaker, posted on the ITS website
- Advisory committee of at least seven members chaired by the chief AI officer, unpaid, meeting at least twice a year
- No penalties or private right of action; would have taken effect on the ninetieth day after becoming law
- Assembly version A10231; passed Senate June 4, 2024 and died in Assembly committee at session end
Latest legislative action
Jun 4, 2024. referred to governmental operations
Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| GRIFFO | Primary |
| Jake Ashby R | Primary |
| JORDAN | Primary |
| Kristen Gonzalez D | Primary |
| Rules Committee | Primary |
Roll call votes
Floor Vote: Vote Jun 4, 2024
61 yea0 nay1 otherPassed
Rules Suspension: Vote May 20, 2024
20 yea0 nayPassed
Internet And Technology Vote May 7, 2024
7 yea0 nayPassed
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