AI firm representatives address New York City lawmakers at hearing
Speakers from OpenAI, Meta, Google and Anthropic joined by video at City Hall, while union leaders and whistleblowers also testified about threats to workers.
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What happened
A New York City Council committee held a hearing at City Hall on the risks and regulation of artificial intelligence. Representatives of OpenAI, Meta, Google and Anthropic testified by video, while union leaders and whistleblowers spoke about the threat AI poses to workers. Council Speaker Julie Menin later announced that SpaceXAI, led by Elon Musk, agreed to testify on AI safety after a subpoena.
Why it matters
Union leaders said AI threatens workers as the city moves toward regulation and protections. The hearing is part of that push for rules.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 2:26 PM ET: AI company representatives testified by video at a City Hall hearing on the risks and regulation of artificial intelligence.
- Oct 13, 8:00 AM ET: Union leaders and whistleblowers testified at the hearing about threats AI poses to workers as the city moves toward regulation and protections.
- Oct 13, 1:00 PM ET: Speaker Julie Menin announced that SpaceXAI committed to testify on AI safety at an upcoming hearing after a subpoena.
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