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NY S08206: Requires the collection of oaths of responsible use from users of certain generative or surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems by the … Verified

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Requires the collection of oaths of responsible use from users of certain generative or surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems by the operators of such systems, and transmission of such oaths to the attorney general.

AI Summary

This bill mandates operators of certain AI systems to collect oaths of responsible use from users, affirmed under penalty of perjury, and submit them to the attorney general.

Business Impact

If you operate generative or surveillance AI systems in New York, you must collect user oaths by 90 days after the law takes effect or face fines.

State
New York
Bill Number
S08206
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
Apr 12, 2024
Last Action
Jan 12, 2024
Last Verified
May 1, 2026
Data Updated
May 1, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Technology Law Enforcement Artificial Intelligence

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What This Means

New York's proposed bill S08206 aims to regulate the use of generative and surveillance AI systems by requiring user oaths of responsible use. These oaths, affirmed under penalty of perjury, must be collected by operators and submitted to the attorney general. This legislation seeks to enhance accountability and mitigate misuse of advanced AI technologies.

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Compliance Checklist

Collect oaths from users before account creation
Who: Operators of generative or surveillance AI systems
Deadline: Within 90 days after the law takes effect
Penalty: Fines of three times the profit from the user or $3,000 per oath
Submit collected oaths to the attorney general
Who: Operators of generative or surveillance AI systems
Deadline: Within 30 days of user making the oath
Penalty: Fines for failure to submit oaths

Related & Companion Bills

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Full Legal Analysis

Bill S08206 introduces a new requirement for operators of generative or surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems in New York. It mandates that these operators collect oaths from users affirming responsible use of the technology, which must be submitted to the attorney general within thirty days. The oath must be affirmed under penalty of perjury, with false statements punishable as a class A misdemeanor. The bill outlines specific prohibitions against harmful uses of AI, including creating defamatory, offensive, harassing, violent, discriminatory, or otherwise harmful content. Operators must comply within 90 days of the bill's enactment, with penalties for non-compliance set at three times the profit derived from the user or a minimum fine of $3,000 per oath. Key definitions in the bill clarify what constitutes an 'advanced artificial intelligence system' and the responsibilities of operators, including the requirement to present users with a specific affirmation document prior to account creation.

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