A-01509
NY · State · USA
NY
USA
● Pending
Proposed Effective Date
2025-03-11
New York Assembly Bill 1509 — An Act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring publishers of books created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to contain a disclosure of such use
Requires that any book published in New York that was wholly or partially created using generative artificial intelligence must conspicuously disclose that fact on its cover. The requirement applies to all printed and digital books regardless of target audience, including those consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games, or any combination thereof. The bill defines 'generative artificial intelligence' broadly to encompass machine learning, automation, and algorithmic systems. Notably, the bill does not specify an enforcement mechanism, designate an enforcement authority, or provide any penalties for noncompliance. Currently pending before the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection.
Summary

Requires that any book published in New York that was wholly or partially created using generative artificial intelligence must conspicuously disclose that fact on its cover. The requirement applies to all printed and digital books regardless of target audience, including those consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games, or any combination thereof. The bill defines 'generative artificial intelligence' broadly to encompass machine learning, automation, and algorithmic systems. Notably, the bill does not specify an enforcement mechanism, designate an enforcement authority, or provide any penalties for noncompliance. Currently pending before the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection.

Enforcement & Penalties
Enforcement Authority
No enforcement mechanism is specified in the bill. No agency is designated as an enforcer, no private right of action is created, and no penalty or enforcement procedure is described. Enforcement would presumably fall under the New York Attorney General's general authority over the General Business Law, but the bill itself is silent.
Penalties
The bill specifies no penalties, damages, or remedies of any kind.
Who Is Covered
Compliance Obligations 1 obligation · click obligation ID to open requirement page
T-02 AI Content Labeling & Provenance · T-02.1 · Deployer · Content Generation
Gen. Bus. Law § 338(1)-(2)
Plain Language
Any book published in New York that was created wholly or partially using generative AI must carry a conspicuous on-cover disclosure stating that AI was used in its creation. This applies to all printed and digital books regardless of audience, encompassing text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games, and combinations thereof. The definition of 'generative artificial intelligence' is extremely broad — it extends well beyond large language models and image generators to encompass virtually any machine learning or algorithmic system that performs tasks, makes predictions, or approximates cognitive functions. Publishers should note the bill does not specify any penalties for noncompliance, nor does it designate an enforcement authority or create a private right of action.
Statutory Text
1. Any book that was wholly or partially created through the use of generative artificial intelligence, published in this state, shall conspicuously disclose upon the cover of the book, that such book was created with the use of generative artificial intelligence. 2. Books subject to the provisions of this section shall include, but not be limited to, all printed and digital books, regardless of such books' target age group or audience, consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or any combination thereof.