New York launches $55M state AI testing center, nearly 4x CAISSI's budget
ShakeelHashim · x · 2026-11-11
NY Governor Kathy Hochul is launching a state-run effort to independently test AI systems and train AI safety researchers via a public-private partnership. The initial budget is $55M — nearly 4x CAISSI's $15M annual budget and 2x the $27M requested for FY2027 — led by Profs. Jeannette Wing and Greg Morrisett.
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