Salesforce’s AI Testimony in NY: Regulation, But Make It Optional for Salesforce

New York’s January 15, 2026 hearing on AI risk and accountability brought out the usual parade of polished testimony: “trust,” “ethics,” “innovation,” and other words that get thrown around like confetti at a compliance-themed wedding (they exist).

Salesforce submitted written testimony on the New York AI Act (S1169/S1169A). If you read it closely (or listen to it like I did via a text to speech thing), it’s closer to a casino dealer explaining that the rules are very important, right before requesting that the house be allowed to keep one hand under the table.

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