New York Senate Bill S7263
New York Senate Bill S7263 prohibits organizations from using AI chatbots to provide substantive guidance that would constitute the unauthorized practice of a licensed profession, such as medicine or law. The bill introduces a private right of action, allowing individuals harmed by AI chatbot outputs to sue operators directly for damages. It also mandates that users be clearly informed they are interacting with an AI system. The legislation aims to address risks associated with AI chatbots, including potential harm to users and ethical concerns in professional domains.
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