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Former Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon to Testify at NYC AI Hearing
- •Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, will testify at a New York City Council hearing on AI risks, alongside representatives from major AI companies.
- •Coxon left Anthropic last month and has publicly stated concerns that advanced AI could pose existential threats, accusing companies of "gambling with our lives."
- •The hearing is part of New York City's efforts to establish local regulations for AI, a field largely overseen at federal and state levels.
- •Other former AI researchers, including Alex Turner and Daniel Kokotajlo, are also expected to provide insider perspectives on AI safety.
- •New proposals include allowing AI whistleblowers to receive a share of fines, enabling legal action for AI-related harm, and requiring independent third-party checks for AI systems.
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Jacob Coxon is expected to testify at an upcoming City Council hearing requested by Council Speaker Julie Menin to provide an insider perspective on advanced AI risks as the city considers stricter oversight and safety measures for the industry.
Proposals being considered by the City Council include allowing AI whistleblowers to receive a portion of fines recovered from policy violations, establishing legal pathways for individuals harmed by AI systems, and requiring independent third-party checks before deploying certain AI technologies.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google agreed to participate after receiving warnings that they could face subpoenas, while Meta Platforms had already agreed to attend the hearing alongside former industry researchers.
