Representatives from major AI companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta, testify under oath before the New York City Council at a hearing focused on AI safety and security. The session reflects intensifying scrutiny of how leading AI labs manage risks such as misuse, reliability and potential harms.
The hearing is convened as lawmakers examine legislative options and protections in response to rapid AI deployment. Quartz reports the Council brings together all 51 members to assess AI risks and to consider proposed measures, including a whistleblower incentive program described as the first of its kind in the United States. Bloomberg adds that a former Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, is also scheduled to testify. He has previously warned that AI could become too powerful for humans to control. CNBC frames the event around safety and security questions.
Across outlets, the core focus is consistent: NYC lawmakers seek direct testimony from both company representatives and individuals raising concerns, as they weigh potential regulations and oversight mechanisms.
