Whistleblower attorney Neil Getnick offers six recommendations on Intro 2605
Neil Getnick, managing partner of Getnick Law with over $1.5 billion recovered in whistleblower cases, gives six recommendations on Intro 2605: set a threshold, set a 15-30% reward range, no caps, public-private partnership, anonymity protections, and clarity in drafting.
Good evening, I'm Neil.
Oh, there you are.
Good evening, I'm Neil Getnick, the managing partner of Manhattan-based Getnick Law.
Our whistleblower cases have recovered over $1.5 billion for federal, state, and local governments.
Including over $100 million for New York State and New York City.
Intro number 2605 provides for rewards resulting from recoveries
arising from whistleblower complaints alleging that a person or entity has violated legal provisions related to artificial intelligence.
Speaking from my area of whistleblower expertise, I will highlight six key elements relevant to these legislative proposals.
First, threshold, setting a threshold qualifying amount for a reward.
Second, floor and ceiling.
Typically, the range of rewards is set between 15 to 30%.
Third, no caps.
Beyond the percentage limits, there should be no cap on the size of the award, maximizing incentivization.
Fourth, public-private partnership.
The government agency and the whistleblower and council should work together to maximize the recovery.
Fifth, emphasizing anonymity.
The government should do all that it can to preserve the whistleblowers'anonymity.
Sixth, perhaps most importantly for this council, clarity.
In passing artificial intelligence laws, you will be taking on powerful and well-resourced individuals and entities who will push back.
So ask yourselves, are these laws clear?
And then do what's necessary to accomplish that at the drafting stage rather than leaving it to the courts.
In conclusion, the legislative proposals before you are an opportunity for the city of New York to lead the way in safeguarding citizens from the potential risks of artificial intelligence.
And in doing so,
This council will light the way for the nation as a whole.
Thank you.