New York has opened a registration portal requiring major artificial intelligence developers, including OpenAI and Anthropic, to register with the state by January 1, 2027. The requirement is part of the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, which introduces mandatory safety disclosures, incident reporting, and transparency requirements for advanced AI systems.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the registration portal on November 10, 2026, alongside the launch of a new AI safety research center. The law targets large frontier AI developers with annual revenue exceeding $500 million and establishes financial penalties for noncompliance.
RAISE Act Introduces Mandatory AI Safety Reporting
Under the RAISE Act, large frontier AI developers must publish safety frameworks explaining how they assess and manage risks associated with advanced AI models. Frontier developers must also issue public model transparency reports and notify state regulators of critical safety incidents within 72 hours.
The requirements are intended to improve oversight of advanced AI systems and establish clearer responsibilities for companies developing increasingly capable models. Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1 million for an initial offense and $3 million for subsequent violations.
New York’s newly established Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity, and Trust (DIGIT) will oversee implementation and compliance. The office will also manage the registration process and review safety information submitted by developers.
Companies that fail to register may face enforcement action, although state officials have not provided detailed information on how registration violations will be handled.
New York Establishes Independent AI Safety Research Center
Alongside the regulatory announcement, Hochul launched the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York system. The center will independently evaluate advanced AI systems and develop methods for assessing their safety, security, and reliability.
The initiative was first announced in January 2026 with $55 million in donations and capital commitments. Researchers will collaborate with DIGIT to examine published safety frameworks and provide recommendations for improving regulatory requirements.
The center is expected to bring together researchers from across New York’s academic institutions. Its work will support independent evaluations of AI technology and provide technical expertise to state regulators.
Other States Introduce Similar AI Regulations
New York’s legislation follows California’s SB 53, which took effect in January 2026 and requires frontier AI developers to publish safety frameworks and report critical incidents within 15 days. California’s law also establishes whistleblower protections for employees raising AI safety concerns.
Illinois has passed SB 315, scheduled to take effect in January 2027, with similar transparency requirements and provisions for independent safety compliance audits.
New York has also introduced separate regulations covering AI companions and chatbot interactions with minors. A law signed in October restricts certain chatbot behaviors affecting children and is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2027.
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