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A8158 — NY, US
A8158 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. Bill A8158 requires New York publications to identify content created using AI or similar technology [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-10-16.
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
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | Identify that certain parts of such newspaper, magazine, or publication were composed through the use of artificial intelligence or other information communication technology. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Track the progress of NY A8158 through the legislative process.
- product_manager Evaluate current content creation workflows for the use of generative AI or other ICT.
- general_counsel Assess potential legal implications and required disclosure formats if A8158 is enacted.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_creation_tools, generative_ai
Vendors providing content creation software or generative AI tools to New York publications will need to ensure their tools can support clear identification of AI-generated content to assist publishers in meeting disclosure requirements.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your tool utilize generative AI or other information communication technology in its content output?
- How can your tool facilitate the identification and disclosure of AI-generated content within our publications?
- What guarantees do you provide regarding the origin and composition of content generated or assisted by your AI systems?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill A8158 Mandates AI Content Disclosure in Publications
Bill A8158 requires New York publications to identify content created using AI or similar technology [1].
This development introduces disclosure obligations for AI-generated content in media, signaling a legislative focus on transparency and provenance.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee
Primary source →NY A8158: Publications Must Disclose AI-Generated Content
New York A8158 introduces a requirement for publications to identify content generated by AI or other information communication technology [1].
This development introduces a new content transparency obligation for AI-generated media, influencing disclosure standards for publishers in New York.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill currently in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A8158?
- The New York Assembly's Bill A8158 proposes that publications printed or electronically published within the state identify when content has been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) [1]. This requirement specifically addresses content composed through generative AI or other information communication technology [2]. The bill is currently under review in the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection. Primary source →
- Why does A8158 matter?
- This development introduces disclosure obligations for AI-generated content in media, signaling a legislative focus on transparency and provenance. Primary source →
- Who does A8158 affect?
- Publishers of newspapers, magazines, and other content, both print and electronically published, operating in New York State would be directly within the scope of this proposed legislation. This extends to any entity that utilizes generative artificial intelligence or other information communication technologies to compose or assist in the composition of portions of their published content [2]. This includes traditional media houses as well as digital-first publishers, encompassing a wide range of published media types where AI tools might be employed for content creation, drafting, or enhancement. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A8158?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of A8158?
- As of the last published update, A8158 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A8158?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A8158. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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