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New York launches a centre to independently test advanced AI systems
See how this story connectsGovernor Kathy Hochul launched the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research at SUNY Binghamton University, to test advanced AI systems independently for safety and security. Greg Morrisett of Cornell Tech and Jeannette Wing of Columbia University will lead it as interim co-directors, with more than 80 researchers from across New York and the computing power of Empire AI, a $500 million public-private initiative. The state’s DIGIT Office also launched its portal for large frontier AI developers to register with New York State by 1 January 2027.
Why it matters
Large frontier AI developers operating in New York must register through the RAISE Portal by 1 January 2027, and from January publish safety frameworks.
- When
- 10 Nov 2026
- ID
WTA-N-2026-0821- Where
- New York
- Who
- New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research, Binghamton University, DIGIT, Empire AI; Kathy Hochul, Greg Morrisett, Jeannette Wing
- Rules involved
- RAISE Act New York, Enacted, not yet in force
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WTA-N-2026-0821: “New York launches a centre to independently test advanced AI systems.” wheresthe.ai, 10 Nov 2026. https://wheresthe.ai/d/us-ny-new-york-launches-a-centre-to-independently-test-advance-2026-11/ (source: LongIsland.com (Governor Hochul’s release)).
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