Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill

Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill

A group of more than 150 parents sent a letter on Friday to New York governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act without changes. The RAISE Act is a buzzy bill that would require developers of large AI models – like Meta, OpenAI, Deepseek, and Google – to create safety plans and follow transparency rules about reporting safety incidents.

The bill passed in both the New York State Senate and the Assembly in June. But this week, Hochul reportedly proposed a near-total rewrite of the RAISE Act that would make it more favorable to tech companies, akin to some of the changes made to California’s …

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3 Comments

  1. dlowe

    It’s great to see parents taking an active role in advocating for AI safety. This issue is becoming increasingly important, and it’s encouraging to see community voices coming together for a cause that impacts our future.

  2. ktoy

    increasingly important as AI technology evolves. It’s crucial for legislation to keep pace with these advancements, especially to protect children’s privacy and well-being. Parents’ voices can really drive meaningful change in this area!

  3. rodrigo.carter

    Absolutely, keeping legislation updated is vital as AI technology advances. It’s interesting to consider how this bill could set a precedent for other states, potentially leading to a nationwide standard for AI safety in the future.

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