Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1962: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act"

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act", in relation to preventing the use of artificial intelligence algorithms to discriminate against protected classes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents AI algorithm discrimination against protected classes, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8484: Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in the provision of therapy or psychotherapy services by prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support where the session is recorded or transcribed unless the patient is informed of the specific purpose of such use and consents of such use; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions; excludes religious counseling, peer-support, and self-help materials and educational resources from such provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits unconsented AI use in therapy sessions, requiring patient consent for recorded/transcribed AI assistance, protecting patient rights in mental health services.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates patient consent for AI use in therapy sessions, protecting data privacy in healthcare technology applications.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1952: Requires employers and employment agencies to notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is used to make hiring decisions

Requires employers and employment agencies to notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is used to make hiring decisions prior to the use of such technology.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates transparency in AI hiring, protecting workers' rights from opaque algorithms in employment decisions92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of ML hiring use → enhances transparency for job seekers → protects data privacy under tech policy indicators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8947: Enacts the youth & teen internet safety and social media literacy act; repealer

Enacts the "youth & teen internet safety and social media literacy act"; directs the commissioner of education to provide technical assistance to school districts for the development of curricula for such study of courses which shall be age appropriate and developed according to the needs and abilities of pupils at successive grade levels in order to provide awareness, skills, information, and support to aid in the safe usage of the internet, social media, and artificial intelligence.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates development of age-appropriate digital literacy curricula for K-12 schools, directly enhancing student educational programs and safety awareness.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnacts curricula for age-appropriate internet/social media/AI safety education, promoting digital literacy and safe usage practices for minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6874: Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act

Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act which establishes an artificial intelligence literacy in the digital equity competitive grant program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes AI literacy grant program under digital equity, enhancing curriculum and student digital access in education through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill integrates AI literacy into digital equity grant program, directly promoting tech education and access per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 7599: Relates to automated decision-making by government agencies

Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments; requires disclosure of automated decision-making tools utilized by governmental agencies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires impact assessments and disclosure of government AI tools, strengthening data privacy oversight and transparency in automated decision-making.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8546: Relates to requiring disclosure of use of generative artificial intelligence in a civil action

Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of the brief and certification that the content therein was reviewed and verified by a human.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure and human verification in legal filings, promoting transparency and accountability in AI use, aligning with digital rights protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3327: Relates to political communication utilizing artificial intelligence

Requires any political communication, whether made by phone call, email or other message-based communication, that utilizes an artificial intelligence system to engage in human-like conversation with another shall, by reasonable means, apprise the person of the fact that they are communicating with an artificial intelligence system.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure in political comms to prevent deception, aligning with data privacy and digital rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7691: Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act

Senate Bill 7691, the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act, aims to enhance understanding of artificial intelligence across the state. It establishes a competitive grant program to provide funding to public elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, institutions of higher education, and community organizations. These grants will support initiatives designed to educate individuals on the basic principles, applications, implications, limitations, and ethical considerations of AI. The program prioritizes applicants that demonstrate a high level of need, such as those with limited access to computer science education or from low-income households, to foster digital equity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides competitive grants to K-12 schools and colleges for AI literacy education, directly funding educational initiatives per bill summary.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI education grants to enhance public understanding of AI principles, applications, and ethics, promoting tech literacy and ethical awareness in technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3265: Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights

Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights to provide residents of the state with rights and protections to ensure that any system making decisions without human intervention impacting their lives do so lawfully, properly, and with meaningful oversight.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates rights/protections for AI decision systems, ensuring lawfulness and oversight - directly aligns with regulating tech for consumer protection per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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