Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.
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.
S 6567 prohibits New York law enforcement agencies and officers from using cell-site simulators - devices that mimic cell towers to track phones without warrants. It directly affects residents whose phone data could be collected without legal authorization and law enforcement agencies operating in New York. The bill creates a private right to sue for violations, allowing affected individuals to seek $5,000 per violation or actual damages, plus attorney fees. Evidence obtained using these devices is inadmissible in court, and the law defines prohibited surveillance technology broadly to include such devices. The measure takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation; repeals such commission.
Enacts the New York privacy act to require companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, to place special safeguards around data sharing and to allow consumers to obtain the names of all entities with whom their information is shared.
Requires the collection of oaths of responsible use from users of certain generative or surveillance advanced artificial intelligence systems by the operators of such systems, and transmission of such oaths to the attorney general.
Requires the Empire State Development corporation's broadband program office to assist in the provision and expansion of broadband internet access service and to address inequities in the availability of such service.
This bill requires state agencies distributing funds digitally (like benefits or payments) to verify recipients' identities and implement stronger security. To create an account, individuals must provide personal details (name, address, date of birth, and two ID types) and choose a unique username. Accessing these accounts will require two-step verification, such as a password plus a code or biometric check. The law applies to all state entities handling digital fund distribution and takes effect one year after enactment.
This Assembly Resolution (K 39) requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim January 2025 as "Technology Month" in New York State. It is a ceremonial resolution recognizing technology's role in daily life and key industries like healthcare, education, and communications. The resolution does not create new laws or funding; it simply asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on January 22, 2025.
Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.
