New York is considering two bills to rein in the AI industry

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New York is considering two bills aimed at regulating the AI industry, seeking to curb its impact on journalism and data center construction.

Under a proposed law, "News" would require labels to be placed on articles generated using artificial intelligence. The bill would also mandate that any content created with the help of AI be reviewed by human editors before publication. This is an attempt to address concerns over misinformation and bias in AI-generated news. Additionally, organizations working in newsrooms are expected to disclose how they utilize AI tools and what steps they take to prevent sensitive information from being accessed.

On a separate front, another bill, S9144, imposes a three-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers across New York State. The move aims to mitigate strain on power grids due to increasing electricity costs, which have been soaring nationwide. National Grid New York attributes an influx of requests for large-scale connections – a surge from 300 to over 1,000 in just one year – and warns that the state could face significant demands of at least 10 gigawatts within the next five years. Currently, there are more than 130 data centers operating across the state, according to Data Center Map.
 
I gotta say, these new bills from New York are kinda a mixed bag 🤔. On one hand, requiring labels on AI-generated news is a good move - we need more transparency when it comes to what's real and what's not, especially with the spread of misinformation being such a huge issue nowadays 📰. And mandating human editors to review those articles before publication? That's solid. We don't want bots churning out clickbait all day 😂.

But, I'm not sure about the data center moratorium 🤯. The state's power grid is already under strain and the cost of electricity is rising... surely that means we need more data centers to handle the load? I mean, it's not like they're going to magically appear out of thin air 💡. And what about all the jobs that would be lost in construction and maintenance if new centers are shut down? That's just a bunch of uncertainty for people who've got families to support 🤝.

Still, at least New York is trying to address these issues. Maybe we can learn from their approach and come up with some similar solutions elsewhere 💡.
 
omg, I think this is a game changer for AI in journalism 🤯! Labeling articles generated by AI and requiring human editor reviews will definitely help reduce misinformation & bias. I mean, can you imagine consuming news without knowing if it's been vetted by humans? It just doesn't sit right with me 😂.

And on the data center front, I'm all for reducing strain on power grids 🌞! The growth of AI and big tech has put a lot of pressure on our infrastructure. It's crazy to think about how quickly demand is increasing - 10 gigawatts in just five years? That's massive 💥.

I'm curious to see how these bills play out, though. Will they really curb the impact of AI on journalism or data center construction? Only time will tell 🕰️!
 
I think this is a no-brainer 😂. We need to be careful about how we use AI in journalism and data centers. I mean, think about it - if anyone can just slap an "AI generated" label on something that's actually just misinformation, who knows what kind of trouble we'll get into? And with all these big tech companies moving into NY, the last thing we need is a floodgate of sensitive info getting leaked out. It's like, yeah let's make sure our human editors are reviewing this stuff before it hits the presses.

And data centers, oh man... have you seen how much energy those things suck? Like, 10 gigawatts by 2029? That's crazy talk 🤯. We need to take care of our power grids before we start building more of these behemoths. It's not like it's going to be easy, but come on, let's get ahead of the curve here...
 
I'm low-key salty about these new bills 🤔. I mean, I get it, AI-generated news can be sketchy and we need to keep humans in the loop. But a moratorium on data centers? That's just gonna drive up costs even more and make it harder for startups to set up shop. What's next, a ban on EVs or somethin'? 🚗 I'm all for power grid conservation, but let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater, right? 🤷‍♂️
 
I totally get why they're considering these bills 🤔📰... news outlets need to be transparent about AI-generated content, especially with all the misinformation out there. It's already hard enough to trust what we read online without having to worry about whether it was written by a human or a machine 💻💸. And can you imagine trying to fact-check something created entirely by AI? 😱

But at the same time, I get why they're concerned about data centers too... electricity costs are insane right now 🤑 and we need to think about our impact on the environment. It's not an easy balance to strike, but I'm sure New York is trying to do what's best for its citizens 💡🌎.

It's always a tricky situation when new tech comes along, but I appreciate that they're having these conversations 🤗... maybe we can learn something from it! 💬
 
I'm seeing this trend of AI regulation everywhere now 🤖. I think it's cool that News is proposing labels on articles generated using AI, that way we can still get info from those sources without getting misled or influenced by bias 📊. But at the same time, some folks might feel like their creative freedom is being restricted - how far does regulation go? 🤔

The data center thing though, that's a whole different story ⚡️. With all these big corporations and startups moving in, it's only natural to want to know where our energy is coming from, right? The power grid thing is legit worrying too - I've seen prices sky-rocketing online and off 📈. Hopefully they can find a balance between growth and sustainability 💚.
 
🤔 So I think it's cool that NY is trying to regulate AI in journalism and data centers. It's all about finding a balance between tech advancements and keeping things fair and transparent. Those AI-generated news articles can be super misleading if not reviewed by humans first... like, what if an algorithm creates some info based on outdated or biased sources? 📰 That'd be bad!

And yeah, the power grid situation in NY is getting crazy with all those new data centers popping up. I mean, 10 gigawatts of strain in just a few years? That's a lot. It makes sense that they're trying to slow things down and figure out a sustainable plan. But at the same time, it'll be interesting to see how this whole AI regulation thing plays out... will it stifle innovation or create more jobs? 🤖 Only time (and some careful planning) will tell! 💡
 
I'm thinking about these new bills from NY, it's crazy how AI is changing everything 🤯. I mean, who wouldn't want AI-generated news? Sounds like a super convenient way to get info out there faster... but at what cost? They're worried about misinformation and bias, which is def a concern. We've seen some pretty wild stuff on social media lately 😬. But having human editors review it before publication sounds like a good start.

And data centers, man... I'm from the city, we have to deal with all this traffic already 🚗. Adding 10 gigawatts worth of power demand just isn't feasible. It's like they're gonna blow the whole grid 💥. Not sure if a three-year moratorium is enough time, though... maybe they should've thought of that before all these big companies moved in? Guess you can't have too much growth at once 🤔.
 
I'm thinking this is a super smart move by New York State 🤔. I mean, we're already dealing with so much misinformation online, it's crazy that AI-generated news isn't being labeled properly. And let's be real, who wants their news articles written by bots? It just doesn't feel authentic, you know? 📰💻 Plus, this bill is trying to hold organizations accountable for what they do with AI tools, which is totally reasonable. Transparency is key in today's digital age.

And on a related note, I'm all for reducing our carbon footprint and mitigating strain on power grids 🌎. The data center moratorium makes total sense, especially with electricity costs skyrocketing everywhere. National Grid New York has some serious concerns there, so it's good that the state is taking steps to address them. 10 gigawatts in just five years? That's a lot of power 💥. I guess we'll just have to get creative about how we consume and produce energy 🌟.
 
I'm so glad NY is taking steps to regulate AI in journalism 🙌! I mean, can you imagine reading news articles that are totally fake just because a bot wrote them? It's like, how can we trust what we read online anymore? The idea of labels on AI-generated articles and human editors reviewing them before publication sounds like a solid plan to me 👍. And it's also super reasonable that organizations have to disclose how they're using AI tools and keep sensitive info safe 🤫.

But I'm also kinda curious about the data center moratorium 🤔... like, what's going on with all these power grids? Are we running out of electricity or something? 😳 It makes sense that NY wants to take control of it, but what about all the businesses that rely on data centers? How's that gonna affect them? 💸
 
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