New York Governor Kathy Hochul Signs RAISE Act To Regulate AI Safety
New York’s RAISE Act mandates AI safety reporting and oversight—becoming the second state to regulate AI amid federal inaction.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Signs RAISE Act To Regulate AI Safety
RAISE Act Signed: NY Enacts Landmark AI Safety Law New York has officially joined California in leading U.S. artificial intelligence regulation after Governor Kathy Hochul signed the RAISE Act into law on December 20, 2025. Designed to ensure public safety in an era of rapidly evolving AI, the law requires major developers to disclose safety protocols and report incidents within 72 hours—or face steep fines. With federal AI legislation stalled in Congress, New York’s move signals a growing state-led push for accountability in the tech sector. Credit: Getty Images What Is the RAISE Act—and Why It Matters The Responsible AI for Safe and Ethical Use Act, or RAISE Act, establishes one of the nation’s toughest regulatory frameworks for high-risk AI systems. It targets companies developing large-scale models used in finance, healthcare, hiring, and public infrastructure—sectors where errors or bias could cause real-world harm. Under the law, developers must document testing procedures, risk mit…
