New York will independently test AI models

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul launched what her office calls the nation’s first state-run AI testing program. Researchers at the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton University will independently assess advanced AI systems, using computing resources from the state’s Empire AI partnership. The center will study risks and potential uses, while a state law will require large AI developers to publish safety information starting in 2027.