New York Launches Nation's First State AI Testing Program
New York is launching a state-backed AI safety research center at Binghamton University that will independently study and test AI systems, develop safety and security techniques, and train researchers in responsible AI. "While the federal government fails to act, New York is leading the way on AI safety and holding big tech accountable," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. "The stakes are too high…
New York has initiated the country's inaugural state AI testing program at Binghamton University, where a safety research center will independently evaluate and scrutinize AI systems. Despite the federal government's inaction, New York is spearheading efforts to ensure AI safety and hold major tech companies accountable, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.
The state has allocated $30 million from a gift by Bloomberg co-founder Tom Secunda, combined with a $25 million investment from SUNY and New York state, to fund the center. The center is scheduled to launch before the state's AI safety law, the RAISE Act, which mandates AI companies to submit detailed safety frameworks by January 1.
The center's leadership, consisting of over 80 leading AI researchers from across New York, will utilize the initiative to test and analyze AI systems, providing critical evidence for public officials. Jeannette Wing, executive vice president for research at Columbia University, and Greg Morrisett, vice provost of Cornell Tech, will oversee the project.
Wing emphasized the urgency of developing new techniques to detect potential AI system failures and prevent harm, stating that the state's commitment to resources will significantly accelerate the progress in this emerging field.
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