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S7922 — NY, US
S7922 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. This bill introduces a requirement for publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in books prior to sale [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 committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence for books created wholly or partially with such technology. | before the completion of such sale | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Track the legislative progress of NY S7922.
- product_manager Assess current book creation workflows for generative AI use.
- general_counsel Develop a disclosure strategy for AI-generated book content if the bill passes.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_moderation
Vendors providing AI tools for content creation (text, images, audio) to publishers will need to support their clients in identifying AI-generated content and facilitating necessary disclosures, potentially through metadata or integrated workflow features.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your AI content generation tool provide metadata or logs indicating AI usage?
- What mechanisms do you offer to help publishers comply with disclosure requirements for AI-generated content?
- Can your tool integrate disclosure prompts into the publishing workflow?
- What are your policies regarding the transparency of AI models used for content creation?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill S7922 Mandates GenAI Disclosure for Book Publishers
This bill introduces a requirement for publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in books prior to sale [1].
This development bears on AI content authenticity and transparency obligations for publishing organizations, potentially setting a precedent for media disclosure.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
Primary source →NY Senate Bill S7922: Generative AI Book Disclosure Requirement Proposed
New York Senate Bill S7922 introduces a requirement for publishers to disclose generative AI use in books prior to sale [1].
This development bears on AI content provenance and transparency obligations for publishers, signaling potential state-level content disclosure mandates.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently "In Senate Committee — Internet And Technology"
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S7922?
- New York State Bill S7922 mandates that publishers of books created wholly or partially with generative artificial intelligence include a disclosure of such use [1]. This requirement applies to both printed and digital books, encompassing various formats such as text, pictures, audio, puzzles, and games [1]. The disclosure must be present before the completion of the sale [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S7922 matter?
- This development bears on AI content authenticity and transparency obligations for publishing organizations, potentially setting a precedent for media disclosure. Primary source →
- Who does S7922 affect?
- Organizations involved in publishing printed and digital books, including those creating text, pictures, audio, puzzles, or games, are within scope. This includes deployers and users of generative AI technologies in content creation workflows who then publish those works. The proposed requirements apply within the jurisdiction of New York State. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S7922?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S7922?
- As of the last published update, S7922 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S7922?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S7922. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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