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Coverage dated September 25, 2026

NYC Council takes aim at AI companies with new bills mandating ‘kill switches,’ offering cash for whistleblowers

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The package of legislative proposals will be debated in a rare council-wide hearing next month – where all 51 members will convene to discuss the potential risks the advancing technology poses to New Yorkers.

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  1. New York Post

    NYC Council takes aim at AI companies with new bills mandating ‘kill switches,’ offering cash for whistleblowers (opens New York Post)

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    The package of legislative proposals will be debated in a rare council-wide hearing next month – where all 51 members will convene to discuss the potential risks the advancing technology poses to New Yorkers.

  2. Washington Examiner

    New York City’s new AI legislative package features ‘kill switch’ and whistleblower incentive (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The New York City Council introduced a slate of bills Friday to address the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence without proper regulations in place. Council Speaker Julie Menin announced the legislative package, which includes a “kill switch” mandate and a first-in-the-nation whistleblo…

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