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A8833 — NY, US
A8833 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York A8833 introduces strict liability requirements for developers of covered AI models for certain injuries [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-06-09.
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 — bill is currently in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Be strictly liable for certain injuries caused by covered artificial intelligence models. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of NY A8833. (Ongoing)
- risk_manager Assess potential 'certain injuries' that AI models could cause if this bill becomes law. (Upon enactment)
- chief_ai_officer Review AI model development practices for compliance with potential strict liability standards. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- all
Any vendor providing AI models, especially 'covered models' as defined by this potential law, would need to demonstrate robust risk management and be prepared for strict liability for injuries.
Sample vendor questions
- What measures do you have in place to prevent your AI models from causing 'certain injuries'?
- How do you assess and mitigate the risk of harm or injury from your AI systems?
- What liability provisions are included in your contracts for AI model deployment?
- Can you provide evidence of safety testing or risk assessments for your AI models?
- How transparent are your AI models in terms of their decision-making processes and potential impacts?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY A8833 Proposes Strict Liability for Covered AI Model Developers
New York A8833 introduces strict liability requirements for developers of covered AI models for certain injuries [1].
This bill represents an early legislative attempt to assign developer liability for AI outputs, potentially shaping future regulatory frameworks.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A8833?
- New York Assembly Bill A8833, titled the 'Understanding Artificial Intelligence Responsibility Act,' has been introduced to establish strict liability for developers of 'covered models' for certain injuries [1]. This bill is currently under review by the Assembly Committee on Science And Technology [2], representing an initial legislative step towards assigning developer liability for artificial intelligence outputs. Primary source →
- Why does A8833 matter?
- This bill represents an early legislative attempt to assign developer liability for AI outputs, potentially shaping future regulatory frameworks. Primary source →
- Who does A8833 affect?
- Developers of foundation models and other 'covered models' operating or deploying in New York State would be directly impacted. This includes organizations creating general-purpose AI systems that could be incorporated into various applications, as well as those providing AI-as-a-service. Organizations integrating or relying on such models may also face indirect effects through evolving contractual requirements and risk assessments. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A8833?
- No fixed deadline — bill is currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A8833?
- As of the last published update, A8833 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A8833?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A8833. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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