New York has long stood at the forefront of American innovation. Take my hometown of Rochester: From Kodak’s pioneering role in the development of modern photography to the contribution of local scientists and engineers in ensuring the success of the Hubble Space Telescope, the region has long been synonymous with advanced technologies. Today, we’re poised to extend this legacy as we embrace the promise of fortifying our domestic semiconductor supply chain and the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence. As AI becomes ubiquitous, the Empire State’s deep-rooted history of ingenuity and resilience places it in a unique position to lead in the development of these transformative technologies.

At the same time, several concerning bills introduced in Albany threaten to undermine this momentum. The implications for our state’s competitiveness, both nationally and globally, could be profound. Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every part of our economy. To fully harness the power of a general-purpose technology like AI, our leaders must proceed with care — balancing its extraordinary potential with the significant economic,........

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