Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.
S 8872 prohibits employers from using automated systems (like AI or algorithms) to set individual employee wages based on surveillance data about workers' personal characteristics, behaviors, or biometrics. It directly affects employers who currently use such systems for wage decisions, requiring them to disclose data used and provide employees with the ability to correct or challenge data. Key provisions include banning algorithmic wage-setting (with limited exceptions for task-specific or cost-based wage decisions), mandating public procedures for data accuracy, and allowing private lawsuits for violations. Employers violating the law face civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation per employee, with additional damages available to affected workers.
This bill requires operators of companion chatbots in New York to include a clear warning about potential psychological risks and dependency. It directly affects businesses, corporations, or individuals running chatbots designed to simulate interpersonal relationships (like romantic, familial, or therapeutic interactions) as their primary function. The law mandates that this warning appear prominently on the chatbot's website and be available in all languages the chatbot supports. The requirement takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill requires social media platforms to block minors under 14 from creating accounts and mandates parental consent for 14-15 year olds to use accounts. It defines "social media platform" to include apps with addictive features (like infinite scrolling or push notifications) and sets standards for age verification. Platforms must delete personal data from terminated accounts and avoid showing minors content deemed "harmful" under specific legal criteria (e.g., sexually explicit material lacking artistic value). The bill directly affects major social media companies operating in the state, minors under 16, and their parents/guardians.
Establishes the "broadband deployment assistance act"; requires that substantially similar permits for broadband deployment be processed together at the same time and on an expedited basis; defines terms; authorizes municipalities to simultaneously process certain broadband permit applications that are substantially similar.
Establishes an election security navigator program within the state board of elections to provide assistance for local boards of elections in mitigating cybersecurity threats, improving physical and operational preparedness, and enhancing public confidence in the integrity of elections.
Prohibits the use of surveillance pricing, directly or indirectly; prohibits the collection, use, retention, or sharing of data to facilitate surveillance pricing; provides exceptions; provides for enforcement by the attorney general; makes related provisions.
This bill prohibits online retailers from setting different prices for the same product based on a customer's device hardware (like battery level or age), software (such as installed apps), or location (where the device is used). It allows price variations only for legitimate cost differences, real-time demand surcharges for immediate services, or physical store location pricing. The law does not apply to standard coupons, public discounts, or promotions available to all customers equally. It directly affects online retailers and their pricing practices, while protecting consumers from algorithmic price discrimination based on device data.
Prohibits the use of surveillance pricing, directly or indirectly; prohibits the collection, use, retention, or sharing of data to facilitate surveillance pricing; provides exceptions; provides for enforcement by the attorney general; makes related provisions.
Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.
