Industry experts in artificial intelligence are raising urgent warnings before a New York City council panel, urging lawmakers to address growing safety risks tied to rapidly advancing AI technologies. Concerns focus on potential threats to privacy, job displacement, and the ethical implications of unchecked development, as local governments increasingly step in to regulate the sector. The discussions highlight a broader push for oversight amid fears that innovation may outpace safeguards, prompting calls for proactive policy measures. With AI’s influence expanding across industries, officials are weighing how to balance progress with public protection.
AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns AP News
