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Re:A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-ge... by Wistar on Friday February 06, 2026 @11:45AM (#46915103)
… or the sesame seed labeling law that resulted in sesame seeds being added to everything.

https://apnews.com/article/sesame-allergies-label-b28f8eb3dc...

Re:A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-ge... by nemo on Friday February 06, 2026 @02:49PM (#46917286)
As someone who is allergic to sesame, that is insanely annoying.
Re:A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-ge... by account42 on Monday February 09, 2026 @05:18AM (#46943636)
I don't like the opposite any more though, i.e. commercial food being effectively limited to the lowest common denominator of allergens and other dietary as well as religious restrictions. I see that happen a lot more than this one example and it doesn't even need any laws to cause it.
Re:A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-ge... by sebastiennight on Friday February 06, 2026 @03:18PM (#46917627)
Wow, it's always amazing to me how the law of unintended consequences (with capitalistic incentives acting as the Monkey's Paw) strikes everytime some well-intended new law gets passed.