A08595Introduced in the Assembly
Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.
Introduced by Steven Otis, District 91
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.
Where it stands
referred to codes
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Science And Technology Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes · May 29, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Jacob Blumencranz | 15 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Larinda Hooks | 35 | Yes |
| Eddie Gibbs | 68 | Yes |
| Alex Bores | 73 | Yes |
| Steven Otis | 91 | Yes |
| William Conrad | 140 | Yes |
| Patrick Burke | 142 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to science and technology
amend and recommit to science and technology
print number 8595a
reported referred to codes
amend and recommit to codes
print number 8595b
referred to codes
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