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AI Summary
The bill mandates state units to purchase algorithmic decision systems that comply with responsible AI standards and updates the definition of unlawful discriminatory practices.
Business Impact
If your organization uses algorithmic decision systems in New York, you must ensure compliance with responsible AI standards by January 1 next year or face legal consequences.
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What This Means
This bill requires New York state units to purchase algorithmic decision systems that meet specific responsible AI standards. It also expands the definition of unlawful discriminatory practices to include actions taken through these systems, impacting how state agencies operate and procure technology.
Key Provisions
- State units must purchase algorithmic decision systems that adhere to responsible AI standards.
- Responsible AI standards include minimizing harm, ensuring transparency, and promoting fairness.
- The definition of unlawful discriminatory practice now includes actions taken through algorithmic decision systems.
- The Commissioner of Taxation and Finance is tasked with adopting regulations to enforce these standards.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Karines Reyes | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure all algorithmic decision systems purchased comply with responsible AI standards.
Who: State units and agencies in New York.
Deadline: By January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: State units and agencies in New York.
Deadline: By January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
Conduct evaluations of the impact and risks associated with algorithmic decision systems.
Who: State units and agencies in New York.
Deadline: By January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: State units and agencies in New York.
Deadline: By January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment.
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance.
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Full Legal Analysis
This bill mandates that any state unit purchasing products or services containing algorithmic decision systems must adhere to defined responsible artificial intelligence standards. These standards include minimizing harm, ensuring transparency, promoting fairness, and conducting thorough evaluations of the systems' impacts. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to adopt regulations to enforce these standards. Additionally, it modifies the definition of 'unlawful discriminatory practice' to encompass actions performed through algorithmic decision systems, thereby increasing accountability for discrimination facilitated by technology. Compliance is expected by January 1 of the year following the bill's enactment, which may necessitate immediate adjustments in procurement processes for state agencies. This legislation aligns with broader trends in AI regulation, emphasizing ethical considerations in technology deployment.
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