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AI giants' executives to face NYC Council hearing on safety
Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta are set to testify before the New York City Council, according to CNBC. The hearing comes as these leading AI labs face growing scrutiny over how safely and securely they build and run their artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Lawmakers want to question the companies directly about their practices, rather than relying on public statements alone. The session matters because these firms make some of the world's most widely used AI tools, and any gaps in their safety measures could affect millions of users. Watch for what specific concerns council members raise and whether the companies commit to any changes in how they handle risk.
Words to know
- AI labs
- — Companies that research and build artificial intelligence systems, like chatbots or image generators.
- NYC Council hearing
- — An official meeting where city lawmakers question people or companies on public concerns.
- Safety and security practices
- — Steps companies take to prevent AI systems from causing harm or being misused.
Summary written from CNBC's headline and teaser