AI whistleblowers could get paid under new NYC Council proposal
25-09-2026 12:00 via amny.com

AI whistleblowers could get paid under new NYC Council proposal

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 also require third-party validation and human “kill switches” for AI systems marketed, offered for sale or deployed in the city, along with 24-hour reporting of certain
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