Is AI Regulated in New York? Here's What You Need to Know

Yes — New York has strong AI regulation

New York has a regulation score of 9/10 (restrictive). The state has introduced 38 AI-related bills, enacted 10 into law, and currently has 17 pending bills.

9/10
Regulation Score
38
Total AI Bills
10
Enacted Laws
17
Pending Bills

Current AI Laws in New York

  • 1.NYC Local Law 144 - Automated Employment Decision Tools
  • 2.NY S5641 - AI Accountability Act
  • 3.NY A8195 - AI in Financial Services Regulation
  • 4.NY S7543 - Biometric & AI Surveillance Regulation

Pending AI Legislation

New York currently has 17 pending AI-related bills under consideration. This indicates significant legislative interest in AI policy.

Companies Lobbying on AI in New York

IBMBloombergDatadogMongoDBPalantir (NYC)

Total tracked AI lobbying activity in New York: $72.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AI regulated in New York?
Yes. New York has a regulation score of 9/10 and has enacted 10 AI-related laws. The state is considered to have a restrictive regulatory environment for artificial intelligence.
How many AI bills has New York passed?
New York has enacted 10 AI-related laws out of 38 total AI bills introduced. There are currently 17 pending bills under consideration.
Which companies lobby on AI policy in New York?
Companies actively engaged in AI lobbying in New York include IBM, Bloomberg, Datadog, MongoDB, Palantir (NYC). Total tracked lobbying activity in the state is approximately $72.0 million.
How does New York compare to other states on AI regulation?
New York has a regulation score of 9/10, placing it in the restrictive category. For comparison, California scores 9/10 and Colorado scores 8/10.
What AI laws are currently in effect in New York?
Key AI laws in effect in New York include: NYC Local Law 144 - Automated Employment Decision Tools; NY S5641 - AI Accountability Act; NY A8195 - AI in Financial Services Regulation; NY S7543 - Biometric & AI Surveillance Regulation. These laws form the core of the state's AI regulatory framework.