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AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns

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Izaguirre, A. (2026, October 5). AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/ai-industry-insiders-voice-alarms-to-nyc-council-as-local-governments-take-up-safety-concerns/article_064eb7da-0001-5b6e-b971-ee13ee026239.html

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At a recent New York City Council hearing, former employees from AI companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind expressed concerns about the lack of understanding and oversight in the development of artificial intelligence technologies. The insiders testified that their employers are pushing ahead with potentially dangerous projects without adequate knowledge of how to manage or control them, signaling a broader trend of local governments addressing safety issues related to AI.

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Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher who resigned over safety concerns, testified at a New York City Council hearing on Monday alongside representatives from Google, OpenAI, and Meta. The 27-year-old researcher warned that AI companies are racing to develop advanced technology without understanding the risks involved, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes like human extinction. Coxon highlighted that AI systems may soon be able to improve themselves beyond human control, making current research efforts redundant. Council Speaker Julie Menin, who organized the hearing, pressed tech executives on how they quantify the risk of AI in worst-case scenarios, suggesting a lack of concrete answers from industry representatives. The meeting aimed to address mounting concerns about AI safety and explore potential regulatory measures.

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At a hearing of the New York City Council, recently departed employees of Anthropic, OpenAI and Google DeepMind described a reckless culture at the firms, saying the biggest tech companies are racing to create technology they do not understand how to control.

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2026-10-05 · Toronto Star

AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns · mixed framing

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NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence insiders warned New York City’s leaders about the dangers of the emerging technology on Monday, calling for greater oversight as local governments move to respond to mounting concerns that the systems could endanger humanity. uncertain

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AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns

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