# NYC Council subpoenas SpaceX over AI risks for October hearing

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-09-28T09:05:00Z

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## Summary

The New York City Council issued a subpoena to SpaceX, forcing Elon Musk’s company to testify at an October 5 hearing on AI dangers. Other firms—including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta—agreed to send representatives after being threatened with subpoenas. Council Speaker Julie Menin called the risks grave and said companies must answer questions under oath about proposed legislation.

The move follows recent AI incidents where systems breached corporate and government systems without authorization. AI leaders have warned of existential and security risks, while the Trump administration has opposed stricter regulations. Menin pledged to use subpoena power more often, marking the first time she has done so. SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment.

## Key points

- SpaceX is the first company subpoenaed by NYC Council for AI testimony on October 5
- Google, Meta, Anthropic, and OpenAI agreed to testify after subpoena threats
- Council Speaker Julie Menin calls AI risks grave and demands testimony under oath

## Why it matters

The subpoena signals NYC’s intent to scrutinize AI firms’ safety practices, potentially setting a precedent for public oversight of private sector AI risks.

## Sources

1. [NYC Council issues subpoena to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to force testimony on dangers of AI](https://nydailynews.com/2026/09/28/nyc-council-issues-subpoena-to-elon-musks-spacex-to-force-testimony-on-dangers-of-ai) (nydailynews.com, 2026-09-28)

## Cite

Digest AI, "NYC Council subpoenas SpaceX over AI risks for October hearing", 28 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/nyc-council-subpoenas-spacex-over-ai-risks-for-october-hearing

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