AI Summary
New York’s Senate Bill S7263 would prohibit AI chatbots from giving professional advice in medicine, dentistry, law, nursing, psychology, and other licensed fields that would constitute unlicensed practice if done by a human.
The legislation targets AI systems that impersonate licensed professionals and allows users to file civil lawsuits to recover damages and attorney fees if chatbots provide unauthorized professional guidance.
Even with disclaimers stating they are not doctors or lawyers, chatbot companies would still face liability if their systems deliver prohibited advice.
The bill specifically includes optometry among the 14 licensed professions covered by the restrictions.
After passing the Senate Internet and Technology Committee unanimously, the bill advances as part of broader AI regulation efforts in New York.
For eye care professionals, this legislation could significantly impact how patients interact with AI systems for vision-related questions and emphasizes the continued importance of licensed optometric care. https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-business/regulatory-updates/article/15818905/ny-bill-calls-for-banning-ai-from-giving-dental-medical-advice