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NY Lawmakers Unite Against AI Legislation Freeze Threat

5/18/2025

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More than 50 New York lawmakers are rallying against House Republicans' plan for a 10-year freeze on state AI legislation. They warn that this move threatens local regulatory efforts and heightens risks. Senator Kristen Gonzalez calls for comprehensive regulations, while Governor Kathy Hochul decries the ban as a danger to protections for vulnerable children against AI-related harms.

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More than 50 New York lawmakers are rallying against House Republicans' plan for a 10-year freeze on state AI legislation. They warn that this move threatens local regulatory efforts and heightens risks. Senator Kristen Gonzalez calls for comprehensive regulations, while Governor Kathy Hochul decries the ban as a danger to protections for vulnerable children against AI-related harms.