AI’s Power to Replace Workers Faces New Scrutiny, Starting in NY
Jan 17, 2025 · New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is offering a solution to secrecy around AI-fueled layoffs, even as employers’ potential reluctance to admit when the technology causes job cuts poses an obstacle to the policy’s success. ... AI is forecast to drive $320 billion in economic growth for New York by 2038, Hochul said in her State of the State Address ...
Governor Hochul Continues New York’s Leadership on Artificial ...
Feb 15, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nation-leading actions to protect against untrustworthy and fraudulent uses for artificial intelligence in New York as the state continues to build and embrace the future of responsible AI.
Governor Hochul Launches First Phase of Empire AI, Powering …
Oct 11, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York’s first-in-the-nation Empire AI Consortium will commence research this fall, just six months after it was included in the FY25 Enacted Budget. The Simons Foundation made a philanthropic contribution of initial computing power and expert staffing, allowing Empire AI to jumpstart their research.
Governor Hochul Launches Empire AI Consortium to Make New …
Apr 22, 2024 · Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a historic agreement with the Legislature to establish Empire AI, a first-of-its-kind consortium to secure New York’s place at the forefront of artificial intelligence research, as part of the FY 2025 Budget.
Empire AI | Responsible AI Innovation
Launched in April 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire AI is a bold partnership of New York’s leading public and private universities coming together to establish a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center, housed at SUNY’s University at Buffalo.
New York governor unveils Innovation Office, cyber incident …
Jan 15, 2025 · Alongside New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address on Tuesday, her administration announced a host of ways she intends to use technology to improve the state government’s services and operations, including a cybersecurity incident reporting mandate, required AI training and a broad effort to increase access to government services.
NY Worker AI Protections to Sunset in 2028 Under Hochul Changes
Dec 24, 2024 · Bloomberg Government has learned that under a last-minute deal Gov. Kathy Hochul struck to sign the legislation, a worker protection policy that restricts the state from replacing workers with AI will sunset in July of 2028.
Empire AI comes online - University at Buffalo
Oct 14, 2024 · Gov. Kathy Hochul prepares to "flip the switch" for Empire AI at the consortium's temporary site in UB's Center for Computational Research on the Downtown Campus. With Hochul are, from left, John B. King Jr, Marilyn Simons, Tom Secunda, President Satish K. Tripathi and Robert Harrison.
Hochul’s plan for AI in New York - POLITICO
Jan 8, 2024 · Gov. Kathy Hochul boasted a $400 million fund geared toward attracting AI development in New York during a Monday preview of her 2024 State of the State. | Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy...
NY Worker AI Protections to Sunset in 2028 Under Hochul Changes
Dec 26, 2024 · A major part of New York’s new law governing the use of AI in state agencies has an expiration date. Bloomberg Government has learned that under a last-minute deal Gov. Kathy Hochul struck to sign the legislation, a worker protection policy that restricts the state from replacing workers with AI will sunset in July of 2028.