New York has opened a registration portal for major developers of advanced AI models. Companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic must register by January 1, 2027, when the RAISE Act takes effect. The law introduces new requirements for model safety and transparency.
Safety frameworks and incident reports
The RAISE Act applies to major advanced AI developers with annual revenue of more than $500 million. Covered companies will have to publish safety frameworks on their websites and issue public model transparency reports.
Developers will also have to report critical safety incidents within 72 hours.
Oversight and enforcement
The newly created Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity, and Trust, or DIGIT, will implement the law and oversee major AI labs.
A first violation can carry a fine of up to $1 million, rising to a maximum of $3 million for subsequent violations. The state can also take enforcement action against companies that fail to register through the portal.
New center to evaluate AI systems
Governor Kathy Hochul also launched the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York. The center is intended to independently evaluate the safety, security and operation of advanced AI systems.
The center is to work with DIGIT to review companies’ safety frameworks. Hochul first announced it in January, alongside $55 million in donations and capital.
