New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned a reported threat from the White House to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in rural broadband funding for upstate communities in response to New York’s newly enacted AI safeguards, which she says are among the strongest in the nation to protect children, workers, and consumers; calling the move “unacceptable,” Hochul pledged to keep defending working families and to ensure New York remains a global leader in responsible AI policy.
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
“We passed some of the nation’s strongest AI safeguards to protect kids, workers and consumers. Now, the White House is threatening to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in broadband funding meant for rural upstate communities, all to shield big corporations from taking basic steps to prevent potential harm from AI.
“This is unacceptable. In New York, we protect working families and set the standard for the nation. I will continue to fight to ensure our state remains a global leader in responsible AI.”
Sources: Governor.ny.gov , Big New York news BigNY.com
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