Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Meta execs set to testify at NYC Council hearing on AI risks

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The leading AI labs facing intensifying scrutiny over their safety and security practices.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:19:26 UTC.

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