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New York funds AI safety research center at Binghamton University

New York state is launching an AI safety research center at Binghamton University, backed by a $30 million gift from Bloomberg co-founder Tom Secunda and a $25 million investment from SUNY and the state. The center, called the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research, will independently test AI systems and train researchers, drawing on more than 80 scientists statewide, with leadership from Columbia's Jeannette Wing and Cornell Tech's Greg Morrisett.

yro.slashdot.org · 2026-11-10

New York launches state-run program to independently test AI models

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the nation's first state-run AI testing program, to be led by the New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research at Binghamton University. More than 80 New York scientists will use computing resources from the state's $500 million Empire AI partnership to evaluate advanced AI systems and their risks, rather than relying on AI companies' own assessments.

engadget.com · 2026-11-10