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A10652 — NY, US
A10652 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The bill introduces a potential new obligation for generative AI system operators to prohibit unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-07-22.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Assembly Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee and requires further legislative action.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Take steps to prohibit users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials. | — | — |
| provider | Take steps to prohibit users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- cto Evaluate technical feasibility and methods to prevent user generation of unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials.
- general_counsel Analyze legal implications and potential liabilities associated with user-generated content depicting public officials.
- product_manager Design product features and content policies that implement prohibitions against unauthorized depictions of public officials.
- compliance_officer Develop internal policies and training for enforcing prohibitions on unauthorized depictions of public officials.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, generative_ai
Vendors providing generative AI or content moderation services must demonstrate robust capabilities to prevent and detect unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials, requiring careful policy and technical review.
Sample vendor questions
- What mechanisms do you have in place to prevent the generation of unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials?
- How do you monitor and enforce content policies related to synthetic media involving public figures?
- What are your technical capabilities for detecting and blocking deepfakes or similar content?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill A10652 Targets Unauthorized AI Depictions of Public Officials
The bill introduces a potential new obligation for generative AI system operators to prohibit unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials [1].
This development bears on deployer obligations for generative AI, particularly concerning content moderation and the regulation of synthetic media featuring public figures.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee and requires further legislative action.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A10652?
- New York Bill A10652 (2023-2024) proposes a requirement for owners, licensees, or operators of visual or audio generative AI systems [1]. These entities would be mandated to implement measures aimed at preventing users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials [1]. The bill is currently under review by the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs And Protection. Primary source →
- Why does A10652 matter?
- This development bears on deployer obligations for generative AI, particularly concerning content moderation and the regulation of synthetic media featuring public figures. Primary source →
- Who does A10652 affect?
- This bill's scope includes owners, licensees, and operators of visual or audio generative artificial intelligence systems. Organizations deploying such systems in New York State or serving users in New York may need to consider how their platforms address the creation of deepfakes or other synthetic media depicting public officials. Considerations include potential impacts on content policies, platform functionalities, and user agreement terms. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A10652?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee and requires further legislative action. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A10652?
- As of the last published update, A10652 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A10652?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A10652. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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