New York’s AI Disclosure Law Sparks Federal-State Clash
- New York is the first U.S. state to require advertisers to disclose when AI-generated performers are used in commercials.
- Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills mandating transparency in AI use and protecting deceased performers’ digital likenesses.
- President Donald Trump issued an executive order challenging state AI laws, potentially affecting federal broadband funding.
- The executive order establishes an AI Litigation Task Force to address conflicts between state and federal regulations.
- SAG-AFTRA supports the New York legislation as part of broader efforts to protect artists from unauthorized digital replicas.
The clash between New York’s new AI disclosure requirements and Trump’s federal order highlights a growing tension over who controls AI regulation. This legal showdown could impact states’ abilities to implement consumer protections without risking federal funding loss.
New York’s legislation, backed by SAG-AFTRA, aims to ensure transparency in AI use, while Trump’s executive order seeks a unified national standard, creating potential conflicts over regulatory authority. (Source)
