The RAISE Act requires major developers of Frontier AI models to write, publish, and follow safety and security plans, report critical safety incidents, and avoid deploying frontier models that pose an unreasonable risk of catastrophic harm.

Experts are growing concerned about frontier AI models supercharging bioweapon development and automating crime. The RAISE Act requires companies to share safety and security protocols with the Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, and to make redacted versions publicly accessible. Transparency helps the government and the public understand risks and prevents secrecy that could lead to abuse or other preventable incidents.

Congress has failed to act on AI safety. New York has been a leader on privacy, labor, and education. The RAISE Act continues that leadership, ensuring innovation serves the public good, not just corporate profit.

AI increasingly shapes everything about our lives, and businesses across New York are also becoming heavily reliant on AI for critical functions. The RAISE Act requires common-sense safety standards which will guard against the biggest risks threatening our communities and prevent malfunctions that could harm businesses. 84% of New Yorkers support the RAISE Act.