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December 24, 2025

New York’s landmark AI safety bill was defanged

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New York’s landmark AI safety bill was defanged
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TL;DR

  • Tech companies and academic institutions spent tens of thousands of dollars on an ad campaign against New York's RAISE Act.
  • The RAISE Act, aimed at AI safety and transparency, was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in a modified version.
  • The AI Alliance, a group opposing the bill, includes major tech firms and universities.
  • The AI Alliance claimed the original bill would "stifle job growth" and slow the tech ecosystem.
  • The signed version of the bill removed strict clauses regarding "unreasonable risk of critical harm" and lessened disclosure requirements and fines.
  • The AI Alliance has previously lobbied against other AI safety policies.

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