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S7847 — NY, US
S7847 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill mandates that publications disclose when generative AI has been utilized in content creation [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-03.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Senate Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline; currently in legislative committee
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | 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
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of S7847 in the New York State Senate.
- product_manager Assess current content creation workflows for AI usage and identify potential disclosure mechanisms for both print and electronic publications.
- compliance_officer Begin drafting internal policies and guidelines for identifying and disclosing AI-generated content, in anticipation of potential enactment.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation, marketing_personalization, other
Vendors supplying content creation or generation tools to NY publications may need to ensure their tools support disclosure mechanisms or provide clear signals when AI is used, to enable client compliance.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your AI content generation tool provide metadata or clear indicators when content is AI-generated?
- How can we implement clear disclosures for your AI-generated outputs in our publication workflows?
- What assurances can you provide regarding the origin and generation method of content produced by your AI tools?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill S7847: Publications Must Disclose AI-Generated Content
The proposed bill mandates that publications disclose when generative AI has been utilized in content creation [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on transparency and provenance for AI-generated content in traditional media.
Deadline: No fixed deadline; currently in legislative committee
Primary source →New York Bill S7847 Mandates AI Disclosure in Publications
The bill introduces a disclosure requirement for AI-generated content in New York publications [1].
This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on transparency and provenance in AI-generated public content.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S7847?
- New York Senate Bill S7847 introduces a requirement for publications printed or electronically published within the state to identify when generative artificial intelligence (AI) or other information communication technology has been used in their composition [1]. This proposed legislation aims to ensure transparency regarding AI's presence in published content. Primary source →
- Why does S7847 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative focus on transparency and provenance for AI-generated content in traditional media. Primary source →
- Who does S7847 affect?
- Organizations publishing newspapers, magazines, or other similar content, whether in print or electronic format, within New York State are within scope. This includes entities utilizing generative AI or other information communication technologies for content creation or composition. Business functions related to editorial, content production, and legal review of publications would typically be affected. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S7847?
- No fixed deadline; currently in legislative committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of S7847?
- As of the last published update, S7847 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S7847?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S7847. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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