New York Senator Gounardes Slams AI Self-Regulation

New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes reacted against the agreement that major tech firms will self-regulate AI development, stating that large corporations put profit ahead of human safety.

Criticism of Self-Regulation

New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes compared AI companies self-regulating to asking a fox to guard the henhouse, stating that major corporations are placing safety on the back burner.

State-Level Safety Measures

Arguing that the federal government is shirking responsibility, Gounardes emphasized that states like New York must personally implement strict security and transparency standards to protect the public.

The RAISE Act and New Bills

Senator Gounardes recalled that he passed the RAISE Act last year, which requires the largest artificial intelligence companies to establish safety protocols against risks such as bioweapon production.

Independent Audits and Infrastructure Protection

Gounardes continues to work on new legislative regulations that will mandate independent third-party audits for frontier AI models and prevent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.