S 933 — Establishes The Position Of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
S 933 establishes the position of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer in New York State government. The bill aims to oversee the ethical and responsible use of AI systems across state agencies. The officer would be responsible for developing policies and guidelines to mitigate risks associated with algorithmic decision-making, including discrimination and bias. The bill was referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations on March 5, 2026, and remains in the proposal stage.
Linked Incidents
3Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
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