Bill > A06767

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) companion models in New York State, requiring operators to implement specific safety protocols and provide clear user notifications. The legislation defines an AI companion as a system using artificial intelligence and emotional recognition algorithms to simulate human social interaction, and mandates that such companions must include protocols for addressing potential user expressions of suicidal ideation, physical harm to others, and financial harm to others, including referrals to crisis service providers. Operators must also provide repeated notifications to users that the AI companion is a computer program without human emotions, specifically stating this in bold, capitalized letters at the beginning of interactions and every three hours thereafter. The bill allows individuals who are physically or financially harmed as a result of violations to seek damages and other remedies in court. Key terms are carefully defined, including various types of artificial intelligence, emotional recognition algorithms, and what constitutes an AI companion. The law would take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving companies time to adapt to the new requirements and implement the necessary safeguards for AI companion interactions.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6767