New York has launched a registration portal for large frontier AI developers, including OpenAI and Anthropic. These companies must register by January 1, 2027, to comply with the new RAISE Act, which mandates the publication of safety frameworks, public transparency reports, and the reporting of critical safety incidents within 72 hours.
The Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity, and Trust (DIGIT) will oversee compliance. Companies with annual revenue exceeding $500 million fall under these requirements. Violations carry penalties of up to $1 million for a first offense and up to $3 million for subsequent breaches of the law.
Governor Kathy Hochul also inaugurated the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton University. The center, supported by $55 million in capital and donations, will independently evaluate AI systems and assist DIGIT in reviewing corporate safety frameworks.
The state has introduced additional regulations, including a chatbot safety law for minors effective June 1, 2027, which restricts deceptive or manipulative AI behaviors. Similar legislative efforts are underway in other states, such as California and Illinois, which have implemented their own safety and transparency mandates for AI labs.
