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.

The bill would create a financial incentive for whistleblowers by allowing them to receive a portion of the fines or penalties recovered from artificial intelligence companies who break the law.

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Council of the City of New York, “SpaceXAI Testifies at City Council Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Safety Following Council’s First Subpoena to Private Actor,” official press release, October 16, 2026. The release states that Speaker Julie Menin’s Intro-2605 would financially incentivize whistleblowers reporting AI-company violations.

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Grant whistleblower protections to AI safety researchers

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