The RAISE Act and the Battle Against Unregulated AI.
New York Moves to Subdue AI Risks: The RAISE Act and New Protections Against "Synthetic Performers" New York State is taking a monumental step in regulating Artificial Intelligence with the introduction of two landmark bills. These legislative efforts aim to strike a balance between high-stakes system safety and the protection of human identity and livelihoods from the encroaching power of AI. 1. The RAISE Act: Taming Frontier Models The first piece of legislation, the RAISE Act , is a direct strike at global AI developers. It targets the creators of "Frontier Models" large-scale systems with immense computational power. Rigorous Standards: Developers must adhere to strict safety protocols and submit comprehensive risk assessment reports to state regulators. The "Kill Switch" Mandate: Perhaps most notably, the bill requires models to have an emergency shutdown mechanism. This is designed to halt the AI immediately if it is found to be facilitating catas...