The New York City Council is set to hold a full hearing to scrutinize the safety concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, marking an unusual deep dive into the technology’s potential risks. Lawmakers will review legislative proposals aimed at addressing AI-related challenges as part of the discussion. The session reflects growing regulatory interest in how rapidly evolving AI systems may impact public safety and governance. Tech companies are expected to face direct questioning on their approaches to mitigating these risks.
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.
