Lawmakers looking to protect journalists from AI

Lawmakers looking to protect journalists from AI

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Publish Date: 2026-02-02 12:29:00

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• New York lawmakers, State Senator Patricia Fahy and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, have proposed the NY FAIR News Act to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism.
• The legislation (S.8451/A.8962-A) requires news organizations in New York to disclose AI use in their content and states that AI-assisted material must be reviewed by a human editor.
• The bill aims to protect journalists, confidential sources, and materials from unauthorized AI access while maintaining transparency.
• The NY FAIR News Act has received support and endorsements from major media labor organizations, stressing the need for safeguards and transparency to uphold journalistic integrity and public trust.