Politico reports Governor Kathy Hochul will on Monday unveil next steps to implement the RAISE Act and name the first senior official to the office that will oversee its enforcement. The state law, framed as a milestone in AI safety regulation, is scheduled to take effect in January. Hochul is positioning New York’s approach in contrast to the federal government as concern about AI risks grows. Some Washington officials favor restrictive measures to slow AI development and strengthen protections

Politico reports Governor Kathy Hochul will on Monday unveil next steps to implement the RAISE Act and name the first senior official to the office that will oversee its enforcement. The state law, framed as a milestone in AI safety regulation, is scheduled to take effect in January. Hochul is positioning New York’s approach in contrast to the federal government as concern about AI risks grows. Some Washington officials favor restrictive measures to slow AI development and strengthen protections; President Trump has sought to block those efforts, calling AI doomsday claims "a hoax," and said over the weekend he envisions a federal monitoring role but has not outlined specific proposals.