House Dems call for AI companies to testify on recent hacks: ‘Clear risk to safety’
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A group of House Democrats is calling for leaders of major AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic to testify before Congress following recent hacking incidents involving AI models. The lawmakers say these breaches show serious risks to public safety and security, and warn they could signal even bigger problems if AI development continues without regulation. They want executives to explain what caused the incidents and what rules are needed to prevent them in the future.
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Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/openai-anthropic-ai-hack-congress.html
First tracked: August 10, 2026 at 08:00 AM
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