Requires search engines inform users when showing information which was generated using artificial intelligence
This New York bill (A 9091) requires search engines to clearly disclose when information displayed to users was generated by artificial intelligence. Specifically, search engines must place a plain-language notice directly above AI-generated content and as a watermark across it, using the same font size as the content itself. The law applies to all search engines operating in New York, directly affecting how users interact with search results. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $5,000 per incident, and the bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 12, 2025
Last action May 5, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
Sep 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
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