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House Democrats demand AI firms testify after recent hacking incidents

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A group of House Democrats is calling on leaders of major AI companies to appear before Congress to address recent hacking incidents, warning of broader safety risk, CNBC Markets reports.

The lawmakers are seeking testimony from Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI companies, focusing on how these companies are handling security following the reported hacks.

The effort signals heightened congressional attention to cybersecurity practices in the AI sector as lawmakers press for answers in a public forum.

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CNBC MarketsHouse Dems call for AI companies to testify on recent hacks: ‘Clear risk to safety’

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