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AI industry updates Published 2026-10-05 · 1 min read

AI researcher to testify about safety concerns at New York City hearing

Key Takeaways

Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, left the company last month citing safety concerns about AI development.

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has requested whistleblower testimony as lawmakers consider a package of AI safeguard bills.

Coxon accused both Anthropic and OpenAI of "gambling with our lives" regarding AI safety risks.

Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon will testify at a New York City Council hearing on AI safety and regulation.

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Jacob Coxon, who recently left Anthropic, will testify at a New York City Council hearing requested by Speaker Julie Menin. Coxon quit Anthropic last month after publicly warning that AI developers "earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade" and accused both Anthropic and OpenAI of "gambling with our lives."

New York City lawmakers are weighing a package of bills designed to establish safeguards around artificial intelligence. Menin has asked AI whistleblowers to testify as the council deliberates on these proposed rules.

What this means for schools and families

New York City may introduce AI regulations that could influence how AI tools are used in schools and by students over time.
The hearing highlights ongoing debate among AI researchers about safety practices at major AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI.

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Source: CNA — Tech

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