EPIC urges NYC Council to adopt AI liability bills Intro 2599 and 2600

What happened

EPIC counsel testified before the New York City Council, supporting Intro 2599, which would treat AI chatbots as products with developer liability, and Intro 2600, which would create a private right of action for foreseeable AI harms. The testimony highlighted the need for accountability beyond self‑regulation.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is proposed. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The testimony pushes for local AI liability legislation to protect New Yorkers from current AI harms.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.