United States of America: Introduced New York Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights (S 8209) including non-discrimination requirement to State Senate

On 12 January 2024, the New York Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights (S 8209) was introduced to the New York Senate. The Bill includes a non-discrimination requirement for automated systems and mandates that these systems be designed to proactively protect New York residents from harm stemming from unintended, yet foreseeable, uses or impacts. Furthermore, the Bill prohibits discriminatory practices and algorithmic discrimination. It mandates proactive measures to prevent discrimination, including equity assessments, representative data usage, and independent evaluations. The Bill requires that automated systems be designed in collaboration with diverse communities, stakeholders, and domain experts to identify and address any potential concerns, risks, or impacts.