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flag NY passes prison reform and AI oversight laws after inmate deaths and safety concerns.

flag Governor Kathy Hochul signed new prison reform laws in New York following the deaths of two incarcerated individuals due to assaults, mandating improved safety, transparency, and oversight in correctional facilities. flag The legislation requires timely reporting of inmate deaths, expands surveillance, establishes an independent review board, and enhances access to mental health care and rehabilitation programs. flag Hochul also enacted comprehensive artificial intelligence regulations, requiring transparency, accountability, and incident reporting for AI systems used by state agencies, with a new oversight office created to enforce compliance. flag The laws mark significant steps in criminal justice reform and tech governance, though implementation details remain pending.

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