Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6491: Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election

Prohibits the creation and dissemination of synthetic media within sixty days of an election with intent to unduly influence the outcome of an election; makes such act a class E felony.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts synthetic media (a technology application) in elections, limiting its use to prevent misinformation, directly restricting a technology's deployment.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6545: Imposes liability for damages caused by a chatbot impersonating certain licensed professionals

This bill requires chatbot operators (proprietors) to prevent their AI systems from impersonating licensed professionals like doctors, lawyers, or therapists when providing advice or taking actions that would be illegal if done by a human. Proprietors must clearly disclose to users that they are interacting with an AI chatbot in the same language and readable font size as the chatbot's interface, and cannot avoid liability by merely stating this fact. If a chatbot causes harm through such impersonation, affected individuals can sue for actual damages, plus attorney fees if the violation was willful. The law specifically targets chatbots offering professional advice, excluding basic tools like spellcheck or payment processors.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbots to prevent impersonation of professionals, requiring disclosure and liability for harm, protecting consumers from deceptive AI practices.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 1840: Amends the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies

Incorporates the 2022 Uniform Law Commission recommended amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies; addresses emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (including blockchain), artificial intelligence, and other technological developments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyUpdates UCC for emerging tech (blockchain, AI) enabling commercial transactions, directly advancing tech integration into legal frameworks.92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5429: Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act requiring certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence

Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires AI impact assessments and surcharge for worker displacement, protecting workers from job loss due to AI implementation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI impact assessments before implementation to address workforce effects, aligning with regulatory protection for responsible tech use.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1854: Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act requiring certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence

Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires AI impact assessments and surcharge on AI-driven job displacement, protecting workers from automation-related employment loss.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI impact assessments to prevent workforce displacement, regulating AI use for worker protection per workforce stabilization goals85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6180: Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees from the definition of qualified film

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts tax credit eligibility for AI/autonomous vehicle film productions, limiting state tax incentives by excluding qualifying expenses related to employee displacement.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts tax credit eligibility for AI/autonomous vehicle use causing job displacement, opposing tech adoption that harms workers in film production.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3914: Establishes criteria for the sale of automated employment decision tools

This bill requires employers in New York to conduct annual bias checks on automated hiring tools (like AI resume scorers or personality tests) to ensure they don’t unfairly disadvantage protected groups (e.g., based on race, gender). Employers must publicly share summaries of these checks on their websites before using the tools and provide updated reports to the state Labor Department yearly. The Attorney General and Labor Commissioner can investigate violations and take legal action to enforce compliance. It directly affects businesses using such tools for hiring decisions within New York State.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires annual bias checks on AI hiring tools to prevent discrimination against protected groups, directly protecting workers' rights in employment.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI hiring tools to prevent bias and ensure fairness, aligning with tech regulation for consumer protection and digital rights.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6751: Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees from the definition of qualified film

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill excludes AI/autonomous vehicle film productions displacing workers from tax credits, restricting tech adoption to protect jobs in film production.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8331: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI developers to disclose training data sources and permits journalism providers to seek damages for unauthorized use, strengthening data privacy protections for content creators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1280: Establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of a fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio record

This bill makes it a felony to intentionally create and share manipulated media (like deepfakes) that appears real and harms an identifiable person without their consent, with the intent to cause emotional, financial, or physical harm. It specifically targets fabricated photos, videos, or audio created using AI or editing tools that look authentic but depict false scenarios. Exceptions include news reporting, artistic expression, law enforcement use, and platforms sharing content they didn’t create. The law defines "fabricated" as media indistinguishable from reality that’s altered or entirely artificial, and classifies violations as a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for deepfake dissemination, expanding criminalization beyond traditional offenses95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI-generated deepfakes to prevent emotional/financial harm, aligning with data privacy protections and cybersecurity safeguards against malicious tech use.95% confidence

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