Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon testifies on October 5, 2026 before the New York City Council at a hearing on AI safety risks. Held as a Committee of the Whole involving all 51 council members, the hearing marks the first time a US legislative body has compelled sworn testimony on AI safety. Representatives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta are expected to attend, while SpaceXAI received a subpoena for non-compliance. Coxon, who resigned around September 8-9, 2026, saw his public statement viewed over 173 million times and characterized AI companies as “gambling with our lives.” Three bills under consideration include third-party validation of AI systems, whistleblower incentives, and the right to sue for AI-caused damages.
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