Intelligence Council

The New York City Council is holding a hearing focused on the risks of artificial intelligence. The session is expected to examine how AI affects residents, city services and oversight, and could shape future local regulation of the technology. The hearing drew attention from local outlets including Gothamist, which highlighted the council's plan to put AI risks at the center of its agenda.

Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta are set to testify at a New York City Council hearing examining the risks of artificial intelligence. The session puts some of the most prominent AI developers before local lawmakers as cities weigh how to regulate the fast-moving technology, and is drawing attention as a rare joint appearance by rivals on the question of AI safety.

Hong Kong will stage four major technology fairs in October 2026, bringing together electronics, artificial intelligence, robotics, electronic components and lighting solutions. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, which organises the exhibitions, expects them to draw a large international audience of buyers and exhibitors, though exact attendance figures were not given in the announcement.

The New York City Council is holding an unusual public hearing on the risks of artificial intelligence, with top technology executives testifying. Members are expected to question the industry leaders on how AI affects New Yorkers, from jobs and privacy to safety and misinformation, and what safeguards or local regulation may be needed.

Major technology companies are set to testify at a New York City Council hearing focused on AI safety. The hearing will examine how the companies develop and deploy artificial intelligence and what safeguards are needed. Details on which firms will appear or what proposals may follow remain limited.

The New York City Council is holding a rare hearing examining the risks of artificial intelligence, with top technology executives summoned to testify. The session puts city lawmakers face to face with industry leaders over how AI should be regulated and what safeguards are needed for residents. The hearing comes amid growing scrutiny of AI's impact on jobs, privacy and public services in major cities.