# New York Governor Kathy Hochul launches the US' first effort to independently test AI systems and train a new generation of AI safety experts via a new center (Calder McHugh/Politico)

Source: [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261110/p34#a261110p34) · 2026-11-10 · Industry
Page: https://themorning.dev/story/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-launches-the-us-first-effort-to-independently-tes-43a550cbfe592bb4
Kind: policy · Impact: medium

## In brief

- New York Governor Kathy Hochul launched what is described as the first state-level effort in the US to independently test AI systems.
- The effort includes a new center meant to train a new generation of AI safety experts.
- The state research center is intended to check AI companies' work rather than rely on their own claims.

## Why it matters

If the state's independent testing becomes a standard check, developers building or deploying AI systems sold or used in New York may face outside evaluation of their safety claims.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state effort to independently test AI systems and train AI safety experts via a new center

## Coverage

- [New York will independently test AI models](https://www.engadget.com/2312487/new-york-will-independently-test-ai-models/) — Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews, 2026-11-10
- [New York Governor Kathy Hochul launches the US' first effort to independently test AI systems and train a new generation of AI safety experts via a new center (Calder McHugh/Politico)](https://www.techmeme.com/261110/p34#a261110p34) — Techmeme, 2026-11-10

Tags: ai, ai-safety, regulation, new-york, testing, policy

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