New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S06953

Introduced
3/27/25  
Refer
3/27/25  
Engrossed
6/12/25  
Refer
6/12/25  

Caption

Relates to the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models; defines terms; establishes remedies for violations.

Impact

The proposed legislation significantly aims to enhance accountability among large developers who engaged in the creation or deployment of frontier AI models. Under this act, developers are required to follow specific safety protocols designed to mitigate risks associated with their AI technologies. This effort seeks to not only prevent harm from AI deployment but also to reinforce trust in the AI sector by ensuring that developers are held accountable for their products. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties ranging from both civil fines to injunctive relief, reinforcing a culture of safety and responsibility in an industry that is rapidly evolving.

Summary

S06953, also known as the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act), aims to establish comprehensive regulations surrounding the training and deployment of frontier artificial intelligence models in New York State. The bill introduces a new section to the General Business Law that mandates stringent transparency requirements for developers. They are required to implement written safety and security protocols, conduct annual independent audits, and disclose any critical safety incidents within a defined time frame. This bill seeks to prevent potential risks linked to advanced AI technologies that may operate with minimal human intervention.

Contention

Notably, the bill has raised discussions about the balance between innovation and safety. Supporters argue that regulating AI development is essential to prevent potential harms that unchecked technological advancement can bring, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding public welfare. On the other hand, some industry stakeholders express concern that overly stringent regulations may stifle innovation and impede the competitive advantage of New York developers in a global context. This duality of perspectives highlights the need for ongoing dialogue as AI technologies continue to unfold and integrate into various aspects of society.

Companion Bills

NY A06453

Same As Relates to the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models; defines terms; establishes remedies for violations.

Previously Filed As

NY A09028

Requires the disclosure of political communication produced by artificial intelligence technology; defines terms; provides that any person who, with intent to damage a candidate or deceive the electorate, creates and disseminates artificial media shall be guilty of a class E felony; establishes the fair use of artificial intelligence code; makes related provisions.

NY A10556

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act which establishes an artificial intelligence literacy in the digital equity competitive grant program.

NY S09401

Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than fifteen employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.

NY S08755

Establishes the New York artificial intelligence ethics commission.

NY A08195

Enacts the "advanced artificial intelligence licensing act"; providing for regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems (Part A); requiring registration and licensing of high-risk advanced artificial intelligence systems and related provisions regarding the operation of such systems (Part B); establishing the advanced artificial intelligence ethical code of conduct (Part C); and prohibiting the development and operation of certain artificial intelligence systems (Part D).

NY S07592

Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in political communications; directs the state board of elections to create criteria for determining whether a political communication contains an image or video footage created through generative artificial intelligence and to create a definition of content generated by artificial intelligence.

NY A07904

Requires disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in political communications; directs the state board of elections to create criteria for determining whether a political communication contains an image or video footage created through generative artificial intelligence and to create a definition of content generated by artificial intelligence.

NY S09104

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, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

NY A10231

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, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

NY A10625

Requires the division of criminal justice services to formulate a protocol for the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations; restricts the use of artificial intelligence-generated outputs in court.

Similar Bills

CA SB1047

Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act.

NY A06453

Relates to the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models; defines terms; establishes remedies for violations.

US SB5616

A bill to establish the Artificial Intelligence Safety Review Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.

CA SB294

Health care coverage: independent medical review.

CA SB53

Artificial intelligence models: large developers.

US SB4664

Department of Energy AI Act

CA SB833

Critical infrastructure: artificial intelligence systems: human oversight.

NJ AR158

Urges generative artificial intelligence companies to make voluntary commitments regarding employee whistleblower protections.