New legislation on artificial intelligence introduced in the New York State Assembly is sparking criticism from industry players who say the bill would place significant restrictions on developers of frontier AI models and stifle innovation.  

A group of 16 academic institutions and six community organizations and nonprofit agencies have formed the Connecticut AI Alliance (CAIA). The consortium is aimed at advancing the development, application, and impact of artificial intelligence across the state.

Pennsylvania State University’s (Penn State) Center for Socially Responsible (CSRAI) is hosting a “cheat-a-thon” competition that will explore the benefits and pitfalls of using generative AI in academic environments.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has launched a new pilot program that will use artificial intelligence (AI) tech to proactively detect potential subway and commuter rail track defects before they escalate into operational issues that disrupt service to customers.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statewide ban on the Chinese artificial intelligence program known as DeepSeek from being downloaded on government devices and networks, citing concerns about DeepSeek’s connection to foreign surveillance and censorship as well as the program’s data harvesting practices.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a ban on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media apps affiliated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on devices issued by the state government.  

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