NY Attorney General urges workers to file whistleblower complaints on unsafe AI development

What happened

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert encouraging employees with knowledge of unsafe or illegal AI development to submit confidential whistleblower complaints. The alert references the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, requiring large AI developers to disclose safety measures and report incidents. The AG also cites authority under the SHIELD Act and other laws to pursue violations.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The guidance signals heightened enforcement focus on AI safety and data security in New York, prompting insider reporting.
• Takes effect January 1, 2027.
• It relates to SHIELD Act. The regulations library explains what that law requires.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.
3. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.