Leading the Nation in AI Science and Safety

This announcement builds on Governor Hochul’s nation-leading AI safety agenda, which also includes implementation of New York’s RAISE Act. Under that new law, large frontier AI developers will be required to register with the state and comply with strict safety, transparency and reporting requirements — including New York’s strongest-in-the-nation requirement to report any critical safety incident within 72 hours. The Governor also established the first-in-the-nation DIGIT Office to implement the RAISE Act and oversee large frontier AI Developers.

New York State Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow said, “The New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research represents another important step in advancing AI safety. DFS is proud to lead the implementation of the RAISE Act through the new DIGIT Office. We look forward to working closely with the Center under Governor Hochul’s leadership.”

At the State’s request, NYCAIRR will be able to provide expertise, assessments and evidence that can assist in informing state policy making and oversight of frontier AI Developers. For example, NYCAIRR will coordinate with DIGIT to begin reviewing AI Developers’ published safety frameworks and providing recommendations on ways to strengthen requirements.

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. said, “SUNY is at the cutting edge of advancing AI for the public good. Through Governor Hochul’s steadfast leadership and the Center for AI Responsibility and Research at the State University of New York at Binghamton, SUNY will help ensure New York State is a national and global leader in advancing AI safety and security.”

The SUNY Board of Trustees said, “As AI becomes ever more present in New Yorkers’ daily lives, we have a responsibility to ensure this technology is constantly evaluated and harnessed safely. SUNY is leading the way on research excellence, and through the strong support of Governor Hochul and with institutions like the Center for AI Responsibility and Research at the State University of New York at Binghamton, we will be better equipped to ensure that as AI advances, it will do so in safe and transparent ways that benefit New Yorkers.”

State University of New York at Binghamton President Anne D’Alleva said, “The Center for AI Responsibility and Research at the State University of New York at Binghamton will help New York State lead the nation in AI transparency and security. Thanks to the leadership of Governor Hochul and with gratitude to our alumnus Tom Secunda, Binghamton University is proud to host this transformative center and welcome the world-class researchers who will help us continue to serve as global leaders in advancing the public good.”

In the coming months, the Governor will continue exploring ways to build on the RAISE Act as part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen New York’s nation-leading AI safety laws and regulations.

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