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NY S10049: Updates the definition of cyberbullying in the dignity for all students act to include intentionally using artificial intelligence to mimic or alter …

Passed One Chamber New York · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 6, 2026 · official bill text

S10049 · where it stands

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Updates the definition of cyberbullying in the dignity for all students act to include intentionally using artificial intelligence to mimic or alter a person's likeness or voice without their consent.

In one paragraph

This bill updates the definition of cyberbullying to include using AI to mimic or alter a person's likeness or voice without consent.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you use AI to create likenesses or voices in New York, you must obtain consent or face legal consequences.

What this means

The proposed bill seeks to enhance protections against cyberbullying by explicitly including the use of artificial intelligence in the definition. It targets behaviors that involve mimicking or altering individuals' likenesses or voices without their consent. This update aims to address emerging technologies and their potential misuse in bullying scenarios, impacting schools.

Key provisions

  1. Amends the definition of cyberbullying to include AI-related actions.
  2. Specifically addresses the unauthorized use of AI to alter likeness or voice.
  3. Aims to enhance protections for students against emerging technology misuse.

Compliance checklist

  • Update school policies to include AI-related cyberbullying definitions. Who: School administrators and policy makers. Deadline: Immediately upon enactment. Penalty: Potential legal consequences for failing to comply.

Latest legislative action

May 28, 2026. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Full analysis

This bill amends the definition of 'cyberbullying' within the Dignity for All Students Act to explicitly include the intentional use of artificial intelligence to mimic or alter a person's likeness or voice without their consent. This change reflects the growing concern over the misuse of AI technologies in harassment and bullying contexts. Schools and educational institutions may need to consider the implications of these new definitions and the use of AI in student interactions. The bill emphasizes the importance of consent in the use of AI technologies.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-031

Topics and industries

Related topics

Comprehensive AIAI LikenessAI in Education

Affected industries

EducationTechnology

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