Science and Technology

Requires third party verification of compliance with transparency and safety requirements for developers of artificial intelligence models; requires publication of such compliance reports.

The Options for Search Listing Act requires search engine operators to give users the ability to disable information displayed by artificial intelligence. This law defines an AI search engine as any system that uses automated analysis to generate search results and mandates that these platforms provide a specific option to turn off AI-generated content. The measure applies to any business or entity operating a search engine that relies on machine-based systems to make predictions or recommendations. Currently, the bill has been referred to the Science and Technology committee for further review.

Regulates certain bounty websites which offer meme currency in exchange for completing tasks are consistent with New York state law; defines "meme currency"; authorizes the attorney general to ensure bounty websites are compliant with the law.

This New York bill prohibits data brokers from selling or advertising the personal information of current and former military service members and their households without explicit consent. The law defines consent strictly as a clear, affirmative act by the individual, excluding pre-checked boxes or general terms of service, and places the burden of proving consent on the company handling the data. While it targets private data brokers, the legislation includes specific exemptions for government agencies, financial institutions, and organizations complying with existing federal privacy laws. The measure applies to any business operating in New York or targeting its residents, aiming to protect the privacy of military personnel from unauthorized data transactions.

Provides for the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by a county, city, town, village, school district, board of cooperative educational services, county vocational education and extension board, district corporation, the state university of New York, the city university of New York, or community college; amends the effectiveness thereof.