A 7278 — Prohibits The Use Of Certain Artificial Intelligence Models
A 7278 is a New York state bill that prohibits the use of certain artificial intelligence models. The bill was introduced in the 2025-2026 legislative session and is currently referred to the Science and Technology committee. The legislation aims to address potential harms associated with AI systems, particularly in areas of algorithmic discrimination and privacy risks related to surveillance technologies.
Linked Incidents
7Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
8-month-pregnant woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition error in front of children
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
Two Amazon employees file ADA discrimination complaints over AI accommodation evaluation system and return-to-office policy
Middle-aged man wrongfully arrested after AI misidentification in criminal investigation
Seattle resident banned from Madison Square Garden venue after t-shirt design linked via facial recognition to 2021 incident he did not attend
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