Bill
A 768
Overview: Bill Number: A 768, Title: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act", Status: REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION, Introduced: January
Overview: Bill Number: A 768, Title: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act", Status: REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION, Introduced: January 08, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This legislation aims to establish a regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in consumer-facing applications. The primary goal is to protect consumers from potential harms, such as algorithmic bias, privacy violations, and deceptive practices, while also promoting the responsible development and deployment of AI systems.
Key Provisions:
- Requires companies using AI in consumer-facing products or services to disclose the use of AI and provide information about its capabilities and limitations
- Mandates that AI systems be tested for bias and discrimination, with companies required to address any identified issues
- Establishes guidelines for obtaining informed consent from consumers before their personal data is used to train or operate AI systems
- Grants the state's consumer protection agency the authority to investigate and enforce violations of the AI consumer protection act
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Consumers, who would benefit from increased transparency and protections regarding the use of AI in products and services they interact with
- Companies developing and deploying AI-powered consumer applications, which would need to comply with the new disclosure, testing, and consent requirements
- The state's consumer protection agency, which would be responsible for overseeing and enforcing the new AI regulations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION stage, meaning it has been assigned to the state legislature's consumer affairs committee for initial review and consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then move to a full floor vote in the state assembly and senate.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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