New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (2023)
New York City, NY · NYC OTI, AI Action Plan (Oct. 2023)
NYC's AI Action Plan is the city's roadmap for responsible government AI use, with 37 action items covering AI principles, agency guidance, procurement standards, risk assessment, and public engagement. It is policy guidance from the mayor's Office of Technology and Innovation rather than binding law; annual progress reports have followed.
Technical detail
NYC AI Action Plan (OTI, Oct. 2023) sets 37 actions for AI governance across city agencies; Year 2 progress report issued Oct. 16, 2025.
Who is protected: New York City residents interacting with city agencies that use AI
Who must comply: NYC agencies (via OTI guidance); not directly binding as law
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York City, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Enacted | 2023-10-16 |
| Citation | NYC OTI, AI Action Plan (Oct. 2023) |
| Enforced by | NYC Office of Technology and Innovation |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-11 |
| Official source | The New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (October 2023) ↗ |
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- NYC AEDT Bias Audit Law (LL 144) · In effect
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