AI whistleblowers could get paid under new NYC Council proposal

New York City Council members have proposed legislation that would offer financial incentives to AI whistleblowers. The package also includes measures allowing residents to sue artificial intelligence companies for specific harms.
New York City lawmakers want to give AI whistleblowers a financial reason to come forward — and give New Yorkers a new way to sue artificial intelligence companies over certain harms. The proposals are part of a sweeping package announced Friday by City Council Speaker Julie Menin ahead of an Oct. 5 hearing that could...
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