OpenAI, Anthropic, Google agree to testify at NYC AI hearing

Google: Google, operating under Alphabet Inc., advances AI technologies including the Gemini family of models across search, cloud, and consumer products. The company maintains significant operations in New York and responds to regulatory inquiries on emerging technologies. Google has committed to providing executive testimony at the New York City Council AI safety hearing scheduled for early October. OpenAI: OpenAI develops advanced artificial intelligence systems and frontier models aimed at achieving artificial general intelligence. The company maintains offices in New York City and engages with policymakers on AI safety and deployment issues. In the current news, OpenAI has agreed to send executives to testify at the upcoming New York City Council hearing on AI risks and potential regulations. Anthropic: Anthropic builds large language models such as Claude with a focus on safety, alignment, and responsible AI development. The company has established a presence in New York City and participates in discussions around AI oversight. It has confirmed participation by sending representatives to the New York City Council’s October hearing examining AI safety protocols. Local Oversight: New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin is convening a rare Committee of the Whole hearing on October 5 to examine AI safety risks, safeguards, and possible city-level legislation. Industry Engagement: Major AI developers are responding to municipal requests for testimony on issues including model containment, malicious use risks, and public safety protections. Regulatory Momentum: New York state and city officials are advancing AI accountability measures in the absence of comprehensive federal legislation.