# New York Launches AI Safety Research and Oversight

New York opened a registration portal on November 10, 2026, ahead of the RAISE Act taking effect January 1, 2027. Covered frontier AI developers operating in the state—with more than $500 million in annual revenue—must register, publish safety frameworks and model-transparency reports, and report critical safety incidents within 72 hours; violations can result in fines of up to $1 million initially and $3 million for subsequent violations. The state also launched the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton University, where roughly 80 researchers will conduct independent testing and safety research using computing capacity developed through Empire AI. No solicitation, contract award, or vendor selection was announced.

- AI developers should determine whether they meet the law’s coverage criteria and prepare for registration and required safety, transparency, and incident-reporting disclosures by January 1, 2027.
- Contractors serving covered developers can assess demand for safety documentation, independent testing, incident-response, and compliance support; the requirements apply to covered developers, not automatically to their contractors.
- The new institute may create future research, testing, computing, or recruitment opportunities, but the announcement does not identify a procurement vehicle, budget, or solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of New York (NYS)
- Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity, and Trust (DIGIT)
- State University of New York (SUNY)
- Binghamton University

### Vendors
- OpenAI (Regulated frontier AI developer)
- Anthropic (Regulated frontier AI developer)

### Key Quotes
> Today we're launching a first in the nation AI research institute. Housed at Binghamton University, the Center for AI Responsibility and Research will bring together roughly 80 elite scientists and researchers.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

> Independent testing will help researchers understand what increasingly powerful systems can do and how to use them safely.
> — Tom Secunda, Empire AI Board Chair

> El Centro de Responsabilidad e Investigación en IA de la Universidad Estatal de Nueva York en Binghamton ayudará al estado de Nueva York a liderar la nación en materia de transparencia y seguridad en la IA.
> — Anne D’Alleva, Chancellor, Binghamton University

### Sources
- [OpenAI, Anthropic face new oversight as New York’s AI safety law takes effect | TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/10/openai-anthropic-face-new-oversight-as-new-yorks-ai-safety-law-takes-effect) - TechCrunch
- [La Gobernadora Hochul Declara que Nueva York Liderará la Nación en Ciencia y Seguridad de la IA; Lanza Nuevo Instituto de Investigación | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/la-gobernadora-hochul-declara-que-nueva-york-liderara-la-nacion-en-ciencia-y-seguridad-de-la) - NY
- [Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Declares NY Will Lead the Nation in AI Science and Safety; Launches New Research Institute | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-audio-photos-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-declares-ny-will-lead-nation-ai-science-and) - NY