New York City CTO Shares Blueprint for Lasting AI Governance

CTO Matthew Fraser Says Administrations May Change But AI Program Is Built to Last Jennifer Lawinski • December 10, 2025

New York City gets a new mayor on Jan. 1, and while no one knows Zohran Mamdani's plans for using artificial intelligence, the city's existing AI Action Plan will ensure a strong foundation for continuing innovation, city Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser told attendees at The AI Summit in Manhattan on Wednesday.

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The city created the AI Action Plan in 2023 with input from industry, government and academia that can serve as a blueprint for navigating changes in leadership and the regulatory environment, while building sustainable action plans and guiding technology investments, he said.

"We have done ...