The New York City Council is set to hold a full hearing to scrutinize the safety concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, marking an unusual step for the body. Lawmakers will explore the potential risks posed by AI technologies while reviewing proposed legislation aimed at addressing them. The session comes as growing public and regulatory attention focuses on the ethical and operational challenges of rapidly advancing AI systems. The hearing could shape future policies on how tech companies operate within the city.
The New York City Council will be questioning tech companies on Monday on the safety of AI. The rare full council hearing will examine the risks and review several legislative proposals.
