New York Enacts Law to Regulate State Agencies' Use of Artificial Intelligence

The legislation mandates transparency, human oversight, and safeguards against AI-driven job reductions in government operations.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring New York state agencies to review and publicly report their use of AI technologies.
The law prohibits AI systems from making decisions on unemployment benefits or child-care assistance without human oversight.
State employees are protected from job hour reductions or role changes caused by AI implementation under the new legislation.
Agencies must assess and disclose the algorithms, computational models, and AI techniques they use, submitting findings to state leaders and publishing them online.
The move aligns with growing calls for AI regulation nationwide, as concerns over misinformation, data privacy, and job security continue to rise.