The New York City Council is set to hold a full hearing to scrutinize the safety concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, marking an unusual step by the legislative body. Lawmakers will assess potential risks while evaluating proposed policies aimed at regulating the technology’s development and deployment. The session underscores growing public and political unease over AI’s unchecked expansion and its broader societal impact. Industry leaders and experts are expected to weigh in on how to balance innovation with accountability.
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.
