This bill extends the expiration date for provisions related to the New York Telecommunications Relay Service Center from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2030. The change directly affects the legal framework governing this center, which provides communication services for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities. By amending the Public Service Law, the bill ensures the center's operational provisions remain in effect for an additional three years. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
Prohibits the deployment of a stealth crawler in a manner that would damage, impair or burden the operation of a covered news source or otherwise cause a news source economic harm.
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.
Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features.
Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.
Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.
Places a one year moratorium on the issuance of data center permits; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets energy efficiency goals for data centers; provides for benefits for host communities; sets labor standards for the construction of data centers.
Prohibits electric scooter service platforms operating a digital network from operating electric scooters in this state unless such platform displays a warning that persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to operate electric scooters through the platform; imposes a penalty for violations.
Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold; provides that any manufacturer, dealer, or agent of a manufacturer or dealer that fails to comply with such requirements shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per point of sale for each violation.
Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces; provides that online marketplaces must provide notice and an opportunity to respond before a seller or profile is suspended; provides that a suspended third-party seller or seller profile shall have the right to appeal the determination of the online marketplace in seeking account reinstatement.
