As artificial intelligence races ahead, New York leaders need to make sure these powerful new technologies serve the public good while maintaining public safety. The Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act does that by establishing essential guardrails.
The RAISE Act is designed to keep New Yorkers safe by requiring companies developing the most advanced AI systems to test for catastrophic risks, like disruptions to our power grid or automated criminal activity, before releasing their products. If those tests identify serious threats, companies would need to implement reasonable safeguards or be held accountable by the Attorney General.
This is a focused, common-sense approach that balances public interest with continued economic growth and innovation.
The RAISE Act passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Assembly and the Senate. And it's backed by the public: 84% of New Yorkers support the bill's goals.
Sign and ask Governor Hochul to take action on ensuring safety and accountability for New Yorkers.
Dear Governor Hochul,
Thank you for your leadership during this legislative session. Your continued commitment to keeping New York at the forefront of responsible, forward-looking policymaking is deeply appreciated.
I'm writing to respectfully urge you to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act into law.
With artificial intelligence systems advancing rapidly, the RAISE Act establishes essential guardrails to ensure public safety and accountability—without stifling innovation. It applies only to the very largest AI developers, those spending hundreds of millions of dollars to build cutting-edge frontier models. The bill simply requires them to publish and follow basic safety protocols and report major incidents.
This is a focused, commonsense approach that balances public interest with continued economic growth and innovation.
The RAISE Act passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Assembly and the Senate. And it's backed by the public: 84% of New Yorkers support the bill's goals.
By signing the RAISE Act, you have the opportunity to make New York a national leader in AI safety—setting a smart, measured example for the rest of the country.
Thank you for considering this important legislation.
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