What happened
The speaker of the New York City Council has requested that Sam Altman and Dario Amodei appear at a hearing, according to a report by The New York Times.
The request was reported by the source and relayed in a brief news item.
Why it matters
The reported request suggests that city-level officials want to question prominent AI figures directly, though the source does not specify what the hearing would cover.
If the two executives appear, it would put AI leadership in front of a municipal legislative body rather than only federal or international forums.
Key facts
The New York City Council speaker asked Altman and Amodei to attend a hearing.
The information comes from The New York Times, as cited in the report.
What to watch next
Whether Altman and Amodei accept the request and a hearing date is set.
What topics or scope the New York City Council intends to address.
