N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 1426

* § 1426. Exceptions. Nothing in this article shall apply to:\n 1. accredited colleges and universities in New York state, to the\nextent such colleges and universities are engaging in academic research\nregarding artificial intelligence models; or\n 2. the Empire AI consortium or the institute, as such terms are\ndefined by section three hundred sixty-one of the economic development\nlaw.\n * NB Effective January 1, 2027\n