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AI researcher warns 'we are racing to build and grow our own adversary' in NYC hearing

NYC lawmakers confront a self‑built AI threat as insiders warn today’s safety fixes are merely temporary.

By · Published October 5, 2026  20:36 UTC · Updated October 5, 2026  21:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: NYC lawmakers confront a self‑built AI threat as insiders warn today’s safety fixes are merely temporary.
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On Oct 5, 2026, New York City Council held an AI safety hearing as local governments focus on regulation. An ex‑OpenAI researcher appeared and warned that the industry is racing to build and grow its own adversary, describing proposed safety fixes as temporary.

The testimony was followed by remarks from an ex‑Anthropic researcher, and other insiders voiced alarms. The hearing drew attention from Fortune, Bloomberg, Politico and WRAL, highlighting doubts about existing safeguards and raising questions about oversight, including the role of figures like Jay Clayton.

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Who testified at the NYC council AI hearing?

An ex‑OpenAI researcher and an ex‑Anthropic researcher gave testimony, according to coverage.

What criticism did the ex‑OpenAI researcher make about proposed AI safety measures?

He described them as "duct tape that will fall off," suggesting they are temporary.

Which outlets reported on the hearing and what key issue did they highlight?

Fortune, Bloomberg, Politico and WRAL covered the hearing, noting concerns that current safeguards may be insufficient and questioning oversight roles such as that of Jay Clayton.

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