Council of the City of New York on Grant whistleblower protections to AI s…

Council of the City of New York

Legislative body of New York City.

Introduction 2604, sponsored by Council Member Kevin Riley, would amend the City’s whistleblower law to clarify that its protections extend to New York City employees and covered New York City contractors and subcontractors who report conduct relating to the use or development of artificial intelligence that they know or reasonably believe to present a public safety threat.

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Council of the City of New York, “New York City Council Unveils Legislative Proposals to Safeguard New Yorkers from Potential Risks of Artificial Intelligence,” September 25, 2026.

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Grant whistleblower protections to AI safety researchers

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