A 9449 — Relates to transparency and safety requirements for developers of artificial intelligence models
This bill would impose transparency and safety requirements on developers of artificial intelligence models in New York. It aimed to address potential harms from AI systems, including risks of algorithmic discrimination and privacy violations through the use of biometric data or other sensitive information. The bill was substituted by S8828 on February 25, 2026, indicating it was effectively rejected in its original form.
Linked Incidents
6Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
36-year-old Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification in New York leading to two days in custody
8-month-pregnant woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition error in front of children
13-year-old student exposed to historically inaccurate AI-generated images via Google Gemini, leading to system-wide pause for retooling
New York City business owners receive illegal advice from MyCity AI chatbot, leading to bot shutdown in early 2026
Woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification in US state she never visited
Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification leading to $8M settlement
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26-year-old South Asian software engineer wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification in Milton Keynes theft case
Innocent South Asian man wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification in Milton Keynes, leading to legal action and criticism of racial bias
Adult patron wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification at Peppermill Casino
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