On September 20th, 2024, the NY State Assembly will host a public hearing in Albany to discuss consumer protection and safety measures concerning artificial intelligence (AI). The session will explore regulatory and legislative strategies to address the growing concerns around AI’s role in marketing, privacy, and financial practices. Stakeholders are invited to present their views on existing and proposed regulations to help shape effective policies for AI’s impact on consumers.
NY State Assembly – Notice of Public Hearing – Ensuring consumer protection & safety relating to the use of artificial intelligence
ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Ensuring consumer protection & safety relating to the use of artificial intelligence
PURPOSE: Examining regulatory and legislative options to ensure consumer and public
protection relating to the use of artificial intelligence.
Friday September 20th, 2024
11AM Hearing Room B
Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12210
The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in business, commerce, and retail settings has simultaneously increased concerns related to the rights of consumers and raised questions as to what form or level of regulatory protections maybe be appropriate or feasible.
As the use of AI quickly evolves, it is important that regulations and standards of AI evolve with it.
The purpose of this hearing is to examine the impact of AI in marketing and advertising, consumer privacy and data protections, as well as consumer lending and financing, and examine the role government could play in the regulation of AI to ensure consumer safety and protection. The Committees would like to hear testimony on existing laws and regulations in New York State, other states, or new initiatives being discussed at the state and federal levels regarding the use of AI related to consumer safety and protections.
Persons wishing to present pertinent testimony to the Committees at the above hearing should complete and return the enclosed reply form as soon as possible. It is important that the reply form be fully completed and returned so that persons may be notified in the event of emergency postponement or cancellation.
Oral testimony will be limited to five (5) minutes. In preparing the order of witnesses, the Committees will attempt to accommodate individual requests to speak at particular times in view of special circumstances. These requests should be made on the attached reply form or communicated to the staff as early as possible.
Ten copies of any prepared testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committees would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements.
Attendees and participants at any legislative public hearing should be aware that these
proceedings are video recorded. Their likenesses may be included in any video coverage shown on television or the internet.
In order to further publicize these hearings, please inform interested parties and organizations of the Committees’ interest in hearing testimony from all sources.
In order to meet the needs of those who may have a disability, the Senate and Assembly, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as the 1990
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have made facilities and services available to all individuals with disabilities. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations will be provided, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Assembly facilities and activities.
Nily Rozic Steven Otis
Member of Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
Chair Chair Member of Assembly
Committee on Science and Technology
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PUBLIC HEARING REPLY FORM
Persons wishing to present testimony at this public hearing are requested to complete this reply form no later than Thursday September 19th, 2024, and email or fax it to:
Patrick Golden Analyst Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
Email: goldenp@nyassembly.gov
Phone: 518-455-4857 Fax: 518-455-7250
September 12 2024 Albany New York
Source: Midtown Tribune news, NYassembly.gov/
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Critical Questions on AI Regulation: Examining Potential Impacts and Influences
- What are the underlying reasons behind the growing push for AI regulation, and are there concerns that this could stifle innovation or limit transparency?
- How might AI regulation affect consumer privacy, and is there a risk that government intervention could overreach, potentially leading to misuse of personal data?
- In what ways could AI regulation impact industries like finance, advertising, and healthcare, and will these regulations benefit large corporations at the expense of smaller businesses or individuals?
- Are there concerns that AI regulation could be influenced by special interest groups or political agendas, potentially skewing the regulations to serve specific interests?
- How can the government ensure that AI regulation promotes both innovation and safety without becoming a tool for political control or censorship in the marketplace?
These pressing questions highlight the intricate dynamics of AI regulation and its potential effects on transparency and political influence. Our in-depth analysis will shed light on how these regulations could impact technological innovation and policy decisions. Keep reading BigNY.com for continued coverage and detailed insights into the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for New York and beyond.
