NYC council to weigh AI risks amid US regulatory stall

new york city council is set to hold a hearing on ai policy on monday, october 5, 2026, at 11am eastern time. gary marcus, a scientist, author, and nyu professor emeritus, will testify and advocate for a bill that would require independent validation of new ai models used in nyc. this hearing takes place after politico reported sam altman's comments on ai risks and benefits. marcus is pushing for an fda-like regulatory regime for ai, where developers must demonstrate benefits outweigh risks before market access. nyc's action could make it a global leader in ai regulation, similar to california's role in clean energy standards.