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NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert encouraging employees with knowledge of unsafe or illegal AI development to submit confidential whistleblower complaints. The alert references the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, requiring large AI developers to disclose safety measures and report incidents. The AG also cites authority under the SHIELD Act and other laws to pursue violations.

Why it matters: The guidance signals heightened enforcement focus on AI safety and data security in New York, prompting insider reporting.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

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INDUSTRY ALERT: Attorney General James Urges Workers With Knowledge of Unsafe AI Development to File Whistleblower Complaints
New York Attorney General press releases · primary source · Sep 17, 2026
Details
JurisdictionNew York
RegulatorNew York Attorney General's Office
LawNew York SHIELD Act
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 17, 2026
EffectiveJanuary 1, 2027
Topicsai governance, cybersecurity, privacy
Datapersonal