Bill > A08962

This bill enacts the "New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in (FAIR) News Act", which establishes comprehensive regulations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in news media. The legislation requires news media employers to disclose to workers when and how generative AI tools are used in content creation, and mandates that consumers be clearly informed when content is substantially created by AI through conspicuous labeling. The bill aims to protect journalistic integrity by requiring human review and approval of AI-generated content before publication, and provides workplace protections that prevent employers from using AI to displace workers or diminish their existing rights. News media employers are prohibited from training AI systems on a worker's work product without consent and appropriate compensation, and cannot penalize workers who refuse to allow their work to be used for AI training. Additionally, the bill requires employers of journalists to establish safeguards protecting confidential sources and materials from potential AI access. The legislation's underlying intent is to preserve human journalism, prevent the spread of potentially false or plagiarized content, and ensure that AI technology does not undermine the news industry's workforce or the quality of information provided to the public.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8962