A 1205 — Establishes The Position Of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
This bill establishes the position of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer in the state government of New York. The role is intended to oversee the ethical and responsible use of AI systems across state operations. The bill aims to address potential harms related to algorithmic discrimination and privacy risks associated with AI deployment in public services.
Linked Incidents
2Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
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Black man and woman mislabeled as "gorillas" by Google Photos algorithm in 2015
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