In late December 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act), positioning New York among the earliest U.S. states to adopt a comprehensive regulatory regime for advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The RAISE Act, slated to take effect March 19, with enforcement phased through January 2027, imposes substantive safety, transparency, reporting, and oversight requirements on a narrow segment of frontier AI developers.
In a recent article published in Law360, Associate J. Michael Paulino outlines those targeted by the RAISE Act, its requirements, and its implications for businesses deploying frontier AI systems. He also provides an overview of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, a guide to assist organizations in adhering to an internationally recognized standard for regulating frontier AI models, mitigating regulatory exposure, and touches upon key considerations for businesses when negotiating contracts with AI vendors.
J. Michael Paulino is an Associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice, where he focuses his practice on cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence law. His practice encompasses matters arising under state and federal privacy statutes and emerging AI governance frameworks. His prior experience as corporate counsel complements his ability to assess and counsel clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and technology-related issues from a litigation and regulatory perspective.
Read the full article in Law360.