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Developing story · 2 episodes · 28 Sept to 4 Oct

NYC Council Investigates AI Safety Risks

The New York City Council is investigating artificial intelligence safety risks through formal hearings and subpoenas. The saga stands at the stage where Anthropic executive Jacob Coxon has testified following the council's subpoena of SpaceX.

  1. Anthropic’s Jacob Coxon testifies at NYC hearing on AI risks

    Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, will testify at a New York City Council hearing on October 5, 2026, about AI safety risks. The session, attended by representatives from Anthropic,…

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  2. NYC Council subpoenas SpaceX over AI risks for October hearing

    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…

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