AGENCY TESTIMONY
Feedback on Introduction 1024: Centralized list of approved AI tools
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OTI provides feedback on Introduction 1024, which proposes to require publication of a centralized list of AI tools approved for use by city agencies. The testimony expresses general alignment with the goal of transparency but raises some concerns.
- Notes that the AI Action Plan already includes an initiative to establish a directory of procured AI tools
- Highlights that the current Local Law 35 compliance cycle already promotes visibility of agency AI use
- Expresses concern that the legislation assumes a blanket approval process for tools, which is not current practice
- Requests clarification on what gaps the legislation seeks to address
Alex Foard
0:12:32
Jerag Gutierrez' introduction 1024 would require publication of a centralized list of artificial intelligence tools approved for use by city agencies.
0:12:40
We are aligned on the goal of transparency as it relates to algorithmic tools that use AI.
0:12:43
Initiative 6.2 of the AI action plan established a directory of procured AI tools and guidance on appropriate use is currently in progress complementing our annual local law 35 compliance cycle.
0:12:55
This expanded listing will promote the visibility of how agencies are using AI city wide and facilitate information sharing across agencies.
0:13:02
The legislation as written assumes a blanket approval process for a tool that allows its procurement independent of its use case.
0:13:09
Which is not the city's current process nor its best practice.
0:13:11
It will be helpful to hear from the committee what gaps this legislation seeks to address to consider as we continue our compliance cycle.
