N.Y. lawmakers pass bill on AI use in news content
N.Y. lawmakers pass bill on AI use in news content
Publish Date: 2026-06-08 19:30:00
Source Domain: spectrumlocalnews.com
- The New York state Senate concluded its session early Friday morning, but Sen. Pat Fahy, representing Albany, continued working intensively.
- Fahy fought to pass two bills during the closing hours of the session for consideration in the Assembly.
- The “New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News Act” passed the Assembly narrowly, requiring disclaimers for AI-generated content in published news.
- This AI bill is a landmark, being the first of its kind in the U.S. It will enforce clear labeling for AI-generated content not covered by copyright.
- The other bill, the “Consumer Wheelchair Repair Act,” (S.4500 Fahy/A.6569 Bores), did not pass but aimed to address issues faced by powered wheelchair users.
- Fahy anticipates continuing efforts to address the issues in the next session as work on the failed bill is “to be continued.”
