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NY S09104

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kristen Gonzalez

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Office of Artificial Intelligence within the executive department, headed by a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer appointed by the governor with Senate consent, requiring expertise in AI, data privacy, and technology industry.

  • Defines "artificial intelligence" as machine-based systems with varying autonomy levels that infer outputs like predictions, recommendations, or decisions, excluding basic software like calculators, spell-check, and internal management tools.

  • Grants the Chief AI Officer authority to develop statewide AI policies, guidelines, risk management plans, governance standards for human oversight, and employee training programs for responsible AI use.

  • Requires the Chief AI Officer to conduct periodic audits of state agencies' AI and automated decision-making systems to ensure compliance with law, verify benefits outweigh risks, and assess security against manipulation.

  • Creates an Advisory Committee for State Artificial Intelligence Policy with minimum seven members from state agencies, plus representatives appointed by legislative leaders and municipal organizations; committee meets at least twice annually to advise on AI best practices and policy recommendations.

Legislative Description

Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

6/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations6/4/2024
Rules5/20/2024
Finance5/7/2024
Internet and Technology4/26/2024

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