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New York City Council subpoenas SpaceXAI over AI safety risks

Rivals agreed to testify voluntarily. Musk’s AI company got a subpoena instead, ahead of a public council hearing.

everyone else bought goodwill with a witness chair. he is betting a city council can’t actually compel him, and that fighting the paper is cheaper than answering the questions under oath.

Subpoena issued before council hearing

The history

  1. 2026-09-30— #4 · 10% · fading — New York City Council subpoenas SpaceXAI over AI safety risks
  2. 2026-09-29— #3 · 15% · new this week — New York City Council subpoenas his AI company over safety