84% of New Yorkers Support the RAISE Act

New polling shows 84% of New York voters support the RAISE Act — and 64% say they'd be more likely to vote for candidates who support it.

Beacon Research surveyed 1,002 registered NY voters (May 15-20, 2025) about requiring AI companies to test for catastrophic risks and implement safeguards before releasing powerful AI systems.

84% of New Yorkers Support the RAISE Act

Bipartisan Support: 87% Democrats, 82% Republicans

60% Say RAISE Act Will Make Families Safer

64% More Likely to Vote for RAISE Act Supporters

About the RAISE Act

Major AI companies have voluntarily committed to safety plans, but there is currently no requirement that they follow their plans. The RAISE Act ensures accountability by requiring large companies to test for catastrophic risks before releasing powerful systems. When testing reveals potential for severe harm—such as disrupting financial systems, shutting down power grids, or enabling biological weapons—companies add the reasonable safeguards they’ve committed to provide.

Support Crosses All Demographics and Regions

87% of Democrats, 82% of Republicans, and 71% of unaffiliated voters support the RAISE Act
Voters across racial lines support it – including 97% of Black voters, 90% of White voters, and 79% of Hispanic voters
All regions show overwhelming support: 87% in NYC, 82% in Suburbs, and 83% Upstate

Methodology

Beacon Research conducted 1,002 online interviews from May 15-20, 2025. All respondents were registered voters in New York. The survey has a credibility interval of ± 3.5% at the 95% confidence level.

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Polling Summary

Complete polling findings and methodology (PDF)

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Vote Yes on RAISE Act

Advocacy flyer with key provisions and benefits (PDF)

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