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Research·1d ago·all news from October 4, 2026

AI Whistleblowers, Google, OpenAI, Meta to Face New York City Council

A former Anthropic researcher and representatives from major AI companies including Google, OpenAI, and Meta are scheduled to testify at a New York City Council hearing. The session addresses concerns regarding the potential for advanced artificial intelligence to surpass human control. This hearing marks a formal legislative effort to examine the risks associated with rapid industry development and the oversight measures required to manage the safety of these technologies.

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