New York Assembly Bill A7838 mandates the Department of Labor to conduct a study on the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce [1]. This study is set to examine aspects including job performance, training, and privacy. Concurrently, the bill prohibits state entities from deploying AI in any manner that would result in the displacement of human employees until the department's final report is issued [2].

Who does A7838 affect?

This development primarily affects state entities within New York operating or planning to deploy AI systems. The scope includes any AI use case that could lead to the displacement of natural persons from their employment. Organizations within the state public sector, particularly those involved in human resources, operational efficiency, and workforce management, are within scope.

What is the current status of A7838?

As of the last published update, A7838 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee".

Where can I find the primary source for A7838?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A7838. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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A7838 — NY, US

A7838 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York State entities are now prohibited from using AI to displace employees until a Department of Labor study concludes [2]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-07-07.

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 — prohibition remains until the Department of Labor's final report is issued.

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
agency	The Department of Labor is required to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce.	—	—
agency	The Department of Labor's study must include impacts on job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy, and security.	—	—
agency	Any state entity is prohibited from using artificial intelligence to displace any natural person from their employment.	Until the Department of Labor's final report is received.	—

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Enforcement risk score

/ 100

Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

hr_director Review current and planned uses of AI in HR processes within state entities for potential employee displacement. (todo)
compliance_officer Monitor the status of Bill A7838 and the progress of the Department of Labor's AI impact study. (todo)
general_counsel Advise state entities on the temporary prohibition against using AI for workforce displacement if the bill is enacted. (todo)

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: hr_tech, productivity_assistants

Vendors providing AI solutions to New York state entities, particularly in HR, automation, or productivity tools, will need to demonstrate that their products cannot be used to displace human employees. This may require modifications or specific contractual assurances.

Sample vendor questions

Does your AI solution have any features that could lead to the displacement of human employees?
How can your AI solution be configured to ensure it does not directly or indirectly displace human workers?
Can your solution provide transparency and audit trails regarding its impact on employee roles and tasks?
What safeguards are in place to mitigate risks related to job performance, productivity, training, education, privacy, and security when integrating AI into workforce management?

Intelligence briefs (2)

legislation In Assembly Committee 7/7/2023

NY Bill Prohibits State AI Displacement Pending Labor Study

New York State entities are now prohibited from using AI to displace employees until a Department of Labor study concludes [2].

This establishes a temporary restriction on public sector AI deployment, pending further governmental study on workforce impact.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — prohibition remains until the Department of Labor's final report is issued.

Primary source →

legislation In Assembly Committee 7/7/2023

NY Bill Mandates AI Workforce Study, Restricts State Entity AI Use

The bill prohibits state entities from using AI to displace employees until a state Department of Labor study is received [1].

This establishes deployer obligations for state entities and signals a legislative focus on AI's workforce displacement implications.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — restriction applies until the Department of Labor's final report is received, if enacted.

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Frequently asked questions

What is A7838?: New York Assembly Bill A7838 mandates the Department of Labor to conduct a study on the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce [1]. This study is set to examine aspects including job performance, training, and privacy. Concurrently, the bill prohibits state entities from deploying AI in any manner that would result in the displacement of human employees until the department's final report is issued [2]. Primary source →
Why does A7838 matter?: This establishes a temporary restriction on public sector AI deployment, pending further governmental study on workforce impact. Primary source →
Who does A7838 affect?: This development primarily affects state entities within New York operating or planning to deploy AI systems. The scope includes any AI use case that could lead to the displacement of natural persons from their employment. Organizations within the state public sector, particularly those involved in human resources, operational efficiency, and workforce management, are within scope. Primary source →
What are the key dates for A7838?: No fixed deadline — prohibition remains until the Department of Labor's final report is issued. Primary source →
What is the current status of A7838?: As of the last published update, A7838 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for A7838?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A7838. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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NY Bill Prohibits State AI Displacement Pending Labor Study

NY Bill Mandates AI Workforce Study, Restricts State Entity AI Use

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