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New York Governor Under Fire as Major AI Bill Returns with Weakened Provisions

Governor Kathy Hochul has sent back the RAISE Act — New York's prominent AI bill — with substantial revisions. Critics are up in arms over the weakened developer obligations and penalties, arguing it caters to Big Tech, while proponents appreciate the alignment with federal and California policies.

Dec 20

New York Governor Under Fire as Major AI Bill Returns with Weakened Provisions

Parents Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Landmark AI Bill in New York

New York parents are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to enact the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act), which aims to introduce the first legally mandated AI safety and transparency standards in the U.S. The bill has cleared the state legislature but is awaiting the governor's signature. It targets developers of frontier AI models, imposing rigorous safety protocols while promising hefty fines for non-compliance.

Dec 13

Parents Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Landmark AI Bill in New York

California's New AI Bill: A Focus on Safety and Transparency

California State Senator Scott Wiener is reviving efforts to mandate AI safety reports with SB 53. This bill targets large AI companies, requiring them to disclose safety protocols and incidents while ensuring transparency without stifling innovation. It exempts startups and researchers to foster industry growth and introduces CalCompute for public cloud access. The bill includes whistleblower protections, mirroring efforts in New York, with the RAISE Act.

Jul 10

California's New AI Bill: A Focus on Safety and Transparency

New York's RAISE Act: A Bold Move to Rein in AI... or a Stifling Shackle?

In a pioneering move, New York passes the RAISE Act, demanding transparency and incident reporting from major AI players, in a bid to prevent AI-driven disasters. While praised by AI safety advocates, the bill faces stiff resistance from Silicon Valley, concerned about innovation being stymied. The legislation sits on Governor Kathy Hochul's desk awaiting signature.

Jun 16

New York's RAISE Act: A Bold Move to Rein in AI... or a Stifling Shackle?

Debunking the STEM Worker Shortage: A Closer Look at U.S. Employment Trends

A recent article challenges the narrative of a STEM worker shortage in the U.S., highlighting sluggish salary growth, an oversupply of STEM graduates, and tech industry layoffs as evidence against the commonly-claimed workforce scarcity.

Jan 1

Debunking the STEM Worker Shortage: A Closer Look at U.S. Employment Trends