Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general as well as a private right of action.
Impact
By implementing this act, New York seeks to amend existing civil rights laws to establish clearer responsibilities for developers and deployers regarding the ethical use of AI. These provisions should help protect consumers from unfair treatment based on potential biases inherent to AI systems. The requirement for independent audits and detailed reporting to the attorney general could set a precedent for enhanced accountability and transparency in the AI sector across the state.
Summary
The bill A08884, known as the New York Artificial Intelligence Act, aims to regulate the development and use of artificial intelligence systems in New York. It specifically targets high-risk AI systems, ensuring they do not contribute to algorithmic discrimination against individuals or groups. The legislation mandates that developers and deployers of these AI systems conduct independent audits of their technologies to assess risks, revealing a significant move towards enhancing oversight in the use of AI in various sectors such as employment, healthcare, and finance.
Contention
Notably, debates surrounding A08884 have revolved around concerns over how these regulations might impact innovation in AI technology. Proponents argue that safeguarding against algorithmic discrimination is crucial for societal equity, while opponents caution that stringent regulations could stifle technological development and economic growth. The bill's provisions concerning social scoring and the prohibition of systems that classify individuals based on personal characteristics have been especially contentious, highlighting the delicate balance between regulation and innovation.
Same As
Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general as well as a private right of action.
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.
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.
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).
Requires state units to purchase a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system that adheres to responsible artificial intelligence standards; specifies content included in responsible artificial intelligence standards; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to adopt certain regulations; alters the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice to include acts performed through algorithmic decision systems.
Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a warning on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate and/or inappropriate.
Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a warning on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate and/or inappropriate.
Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of the brief and certification that the content therein was reviewed and verified by a human.
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.
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.
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.