New York passes a bill to prevent AI-fueled disasters | TechCrunch
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The New York state legislature has passed the RAISE Act, focusing on safety measures for frontier AI models from major companies like OpenAI and Google to avert large-scale disasters. This legislation represents a crucial win for AI safety advocates after years of prioritizing rapid development. The Act includes legally mandated transparency standards for AI labs and requires them to report on safety incidents. While it seeks to address safety concerns, the Act also aims to avoid stifling innovation, distinguishing it from similar legislation in California that was vetoed.
New York's RAISE Act aims to ensure frontier AI models do not contribute to catastrophic outcomes, promoting safety measures while considering innovation.
This bill would impose legally mandated transparency standards, compelling large AI labs to disclose safety reports and incidents about their models.
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