NYC AI Action Plan
New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (2023)
New York City, NY · NYC OTI, AI Action Plan (Oct. 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Applies to
- NYC agencies (via OTI guidance); not directly binding as law
- Enforced by
- NYC Office of Technology and Innovation
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.
Who is protected: New York City residents interacting with city agencies that use AI
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York City, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | October 16, 2023 |
| Citation | NYC OTI, AI Action Plan (Oct. 2023) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · automated decision-making |
| Agency page | The New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan (October 2023) |
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