S 8451·NY·senate
Enacts the New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act
Passed One ChamberFiled Jul 7, 2025
Sponsor: Patricia Fahy (D)
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RETURNED TO SENATE
Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The bill adds new rules to New York’s business law that force any news article, broadcast, video, or audio created substantially with generative AI to be clearly marked as such. It applies to all news media operating in the state and aims to protect readers from misleading or plagiarized AI content while safeguarding journalism jobs. Violations can lead to injunctions and civil fines.
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