New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08833

Introduced
6/9/25  

Caption

Establishes understanding artificial intelligence responsibility act requiring developers of covered models to be strictly liable for certain injuries.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would implement a strict liability standard for injuries caused by covered AI models, meaning that developers could be held responsible regardless of the care they exercised in creating the AI. This shift in legal standards could have profound implications for how AI is developed and deployed, encouraging developers to adopt more rigorous testing and safety protocols in order to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, the law includes legal presumptions regarding the mental state of AI systems, indicating that AI can be treated similarly to human operators in terms of liability for negligent conduct.

Summary

Bill A08833, known as the Understanding Artificial Intelligence Responsibility Act, proposes significant changes to the existing General Business Law in New York by introducing strict liability for developers of certain artificial intelligence models. The bill defines 'covered models' and sets forth criteria for what constitutes such a model, primarily focusing on those that require significant computing resources and expenditure for training. Through its provisions, the bill aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding AI technologies and the responsibilities of their developers in case of injury to non-users, which is a growing concern as AI systems become more advanced and widely used.

Contention

The bill has sparked debate among stakeholders, particularly regarding the implications of imposing strict liability on AI developers. Proponents argue that such regulations are necessary to protect the public and hold developers accountable for the capabilities and failures of their models. Critics, however, warn that this could stifle innovation in the AI sector as developers may face disproportionate liability for unpredictable behavior exhibited by AI systems. Furthermore, opponents raise concerns that the legislation might not adequately address the nuances of AI functioning, potentially resulting in unintended consequences for developers and users alike.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A10556

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

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 S08755

Establishes the New York artificial intelligence ethics commission.

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 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 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 S02517

Relates to covered developers, covered employers, covered lessees or lessors, financial assistance provided to covered developers, covered leases, and covered development projects; provides for rights of employees working under such circumstances.

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