NYC Lawmakers to Question Tech Giants on AI Risks and Regulations

New York City lawmakers are set to question major tech companies about the risks of artificial intelligence during a hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026. Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic are among the companies scheduled to testify before the City Council as officials consider a package of proposed AI regulations.

The hearing focuses on the rapidly evolving technology and aims to establish guardrails around its use and impact. City lawmakers are reviewing 10 pieces of legislation to create mechanisms for holding companies accountable if they fail to comply with the proposed rules.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has expressed concerns about the risks associated with AI, criticizing the pace of development and the lack of urgency in addressing potential consequences. He hopes for a different approach to AI regulation that goes beyond framing it as an arms race with China.

The hearing follows a White House event where President Donald Trump announced the formation of a new 'Super Intelligence Force,' attended by the same companies expected to testify in New York.