New York Governor Uses AI to Review 'Every Single' State Regulation, Flagging Outdated Laws

New York Governor Kathy Hochul may have recently signed a moratorium on new AI data centers in the state, but that has not dampened her enthusiasm for applying artificial intelligence in government.

In an interview with Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Hochul revealed that her team is "using AI to go through every single rule, regulation, and policy" on the books — with the explicit goal of identifying legislation that has outlived its relevance.

Laws That Have Become Historical Relics

Hochul cited several examples of outdated statutes that remain embedded in the state code, including:

• A $25 fee for hunting with dogs
• A requirement for pregnant individuals to obtain a special permit before working after midnight

Both rules reflect a bygone era and stand as evidence of how regulatory frameworks can accumulate obsolete provisions over decades.

AI Dramatically Cuts Review Timeline

Hochul emphasized the scale of the challenge, noting that a traditional staff-level review of all state regulations "could take five years to complete." By deploying AI, her administration has been able to accelerate the process significantly.

The announcement draws attention given that Hochul recently approved a moratorium restricting new AI data center construction in the state — a move some observers viewed as conflicting with her pro-AI governance stance. However, the Governor's office appears to draw a distinction between supporting the responsible use of AI in public administration and exercising caution over large-scale infrastructure expansion.

This article is adapted from reporting originally published by The Verge.

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