New York governor says she’s using AI to analyze ‘every single rule’ in the state
New York Governor Kathy Hochul might have just signed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state, but she's not against using the technology herself. During an interview with Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Hochul said that her team is using "AI to analyze every single rule, regulation, [and] policy" to check for outdated legislation. Some of the antiquated laws mentioned by Hochul in the interview include a $25 fee required to take a dog hunting, or a stipulation that preg
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New York's governor is using AI to review the state's laws and regulations to identify outdated legislation that should be removed. The governor stated that her team completed this review in a couple of months, whereas it would have taken approximately five years using traditional staff methods. Examples of outdated laws identified include a $25 fee for taking a dog hunting and a requirement for pregnant people to obtain a permit to work after midnight. This initiative is notable because the governor previously signed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state, yet is actively deploying AI technology within state government operations.
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