Those with Information About Dangerous and Potentially Illegal Activity Conducted to Develop AI Technology Are Encouraged to File Confidential Whistleblower Complaints with OAG
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert to all workers with information about companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, informing them of the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) secure whistleblower portal, where they can report unsafe and illegal conduct that may put New Yorkers at risk. The OAG is closely monitoring recent revelations about the cybersecurity, economic, and other safety risks posed by emerging AI technology. Attorney General James is encouraging anyone with information about potential violations of the law at AI companies to file a confidential whistleblower complaint through OAG’s secure whistleblower portal.
“The power and promise of artificial intelligence are no excuse for using this technology to break the law or put New Yorkers at risk,” said Attorney General James. “Those developing AI have a responsibility to ensure their products are safe. I encourage anyone with information about emerging AI technologies that are violating the law to contact my office.”
Attorney General James is a leader in protecting New Yorkers from emerging technologies like AI. New York’s Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, drafted with support from OAG, goes into effect on January 1, 2027 and requires large AI developers to publicly disclose their safety measures and swiftly report security and safety incidents. Attorney General James will have the authority under the RAISE Act to take legal action against companies that fail to follow the law. The OAG also has authority to address violations of New York’s SHIELD Act, which requires companies to maintain reasonable data security practices to prevent data breaches. In addition, OAG has broad authority to take civil action to protect New Yorkers’ privacy, hold hackers and other fraudsters accountable, and stop violations of the law, including violations of federal laws such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
New Yorkers can file whistleblower complaints anonymously and confidentially through OAG’s website.