Amends the administrative code to require annual reporting by city agencies on algorithmic tools impacting public rights and services. Instructs agencies to detail tool names, purposes, data, usage, vendor involvement, and implementation dates. Prohibits disclosure violating laws or public safety.
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This is a binding local law enacted by the New York City Council that amends the administrative code with mandatory reporting requirements and legal obligations for city agencies.
The document has minimal coverage of approximately 2-3 subdomains, with focus on transparency/interpretability (7.4) and governance structures (6.5). Coverage is concentrated on procedural transparency and reporting requirements rather than specific AI risks or harms.
This law governs AI use across all New York City government agencies, primarily affecting the Public Administration sector. The broad definition of algorithmic tools that 'materially impact the rights, liberties, benefits, safety or interests of the public' suggests potential application across multiple service delivery sectors where city agencies operate.
The document primarily covers the Deploy and Operate and Monitor stages of the AI lifecycle, focusing on reporting requirements for algorithmic tools already in use by city agencies. It does not address earlier stages like planning, data collection, or model development.
The document explicitly defines and covers 'algorithmic tools' broadly, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics. It does not specifically mention frontier AI, general purpose AI, foundation models, generative AI, or compute thresholds.
New York City Council
The document is a local law enacted by the New York City Council, as indicated in the title and legislative format.
mayor's office of operations; mayor; speaker of the council
The mayor's office of operations is designated to receive, compile, and report information. The mayor has authority to designate alternative offices or agencies for enforcement.
mayor's office of operations; mayor; speaker of the council
The mayor's office of operations compiles and monitors agency reporting. The mayor and speaker of the council receive annual reports for oversight purposes.
city agencies; vendors or contractors
The law applies to all city agencies that use algorithmic tools, requiring them to report on such usage. Vendors and contractors involved in development or use of algorithmic tools are also within scope.
2 subdomains (2 Minimal)