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technology2 hours ago•27 min saved

NYC Council Speaker Exposes Grok AI Failures with Live Sexualized Image Demo

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin confronted SpaceX representatives at a hearing on October 16, 2026, by displaying AI-generated sexualized images of herself created by the Grok model. The demonstration exposed a failure in the safety controls SpaceX claimed were in place. This event follows a series of AI safety hearings in the city and highlights ongoing concerns about the lack of effective safeguards in generative AI tools.

via New York Post|

#ai-regulation #grok #julie-menin

politics1 day ago•13 min saved

NYC Council Speaker backs tax hike to fund universal child care, pressuring Hochul

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced support for a tax increase to fund universal child care during the upcoming state budget cycle. This move aligns with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposals and intensifies pressure on Governor Kathy Hochul, who has previously resisted similar tax hikes despite backing a pied-à-terre tax. The city faces a projected budget gap exceeding $6 billion next fiscal year.

via Politico|

#child-care #julie-menin #kathy-hochul

local-news3 days ago•17 min saved

NYC Council to Vote on Historic Ban of Central Park Horse Carriages

New York City is poised to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by June 2028, following a fatal accident involving an 18-year-old tourist and ongoing concerns about animal welfare. The legislation, known as Romanch’s Law, includes provisions for workforce transition and horse relocation, though it faces opposition from the Transport Workers Union.

via The Washington Post|

#central-park #horse-drawn-carriages #julie-menin

politics3 days ago•1 min saved

NYC Council to Vote on Historic Ban of Central Park Horse Carriages

New York City is poised to end its 150-year-old horse-drawn carriage industry after Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal to ban the rides in Central Park starting June 2028. The legislation, known as Romanch’s Law, follows the fatal accident of an 18-year-old tourist in June and includes a transition plan for workers, though it faces fierce opposition from the Transport Workers Union.

via BBC|

#central-park #horse-carriages #julie-menin

new-york-city3 days ago•9 min saved

Mamdani and Menin Agree to Phase Out NYC Horse Carriages by 2028

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin have reached a deal to ban horse-drawn carriages in the city starting in June 2028. The agreement, which breaks a decades-long stalemate, includes provisions for workforce transition and horse relocation. The move is expected to strain relations between the mayor and the Transport Workers Union.

via Politico|

#central-park #horse-carriages #julie-menin

politics8 days ago•12 min saved

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 Statement Deepens NYC Jewish Community Rift

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced escalating backlash from both Jewish leaders and pro-Palestinian protesters after issuing a statement marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. While the statement acknowledged the 1,200 Israelis killed, critics argued it disproportionately focused on Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, which Mamdani labeled a 'genocide.' The controversy intensified when pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a Union Square vigil, shouting insults at the mayor. Mamdani defended his remarks, stating he must mourn all lives, while City Council Speaker Julie Menin argued the anniversary should focus solely on the Hamas attack, not its aftermath.

via Politico|

#israel-gaza-war #julie-menin #new-york-city

technology-and-policy10 days ago•11 min saved

NYC Council Hearing Exposes AI Industry’s Safety Gaps

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin led a marathon hearing on October 5, 2026, questioning executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta about AI safety. The companies failed to provide concrete answers on catastrophic risk quantification, insurance coverage, or liability for failures, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers. While Mayor Zohran Mamdani has focused on other issues, Menin has emerged as the city’s primary AI antagonist, using the hearing to highlight the industry’s lack of accountability. This follows recent concerns over reckless AI development and a ban on student-facing generative AI in NYC schools.

via The City Reporter|

#ai-regulation #ai-safety #julie-menin

politics11 days ago

Menin Seizes AI Regulation Spotlight as Mamdani Cedes Ground in NYC

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has emerged as the primary local antagonist to major AI firms, leading a high-profile hearing that Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend. Menin criticized executives from four leading tech companies for failing to answer basic questions regarding catastrophic risk, liability, and safety testing. This shift marks a significant ceding of the AI regulatory spotlight from the mayor to his political rival, who is leveraging the issue to boost her profile and challenge the executive branch.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #julie-menin #new-york-city

technology-and-policy11 days ago•122 min saved

NYC Council Grills AI Giants on Catastrophic Risks Amid Federal Inaction

On October 5, 2026, the New York City Council held a high-profile hearing where executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta testified under oath regarding the safety of artificial intelligence. Council Speaker Julie Menin criticized the industry for failing to quantify catastrophic risks or clarify liability, while whistleblowers warned of potential human extinction. The hearing highlights a growing divide between local municipal regulation and the federal government's light-touch approach, with Menin pushing for 'kill switch' mandates and private rights of action.

via AP News|

#ai-regulation #anthropic #julie-menin

fashion-and-culture1 month ago•15 min saved

Galliano’s Met Gala Withdrawal Exposes Wintour’s Judgment Crisis

John Galliano withdrew from the 2027 Met Gala and his Costume Institute retrospective after intense backlash over his 2011 antisemitic and racist remarks. The cancellation exposed deep internal divisions at Condé Nast and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with critics blaming Anna Wintour for prioritizing her friendship with Galliano over public sentiment. While Wintour publicly praised Galliano’s decision as 'courageous,' industry insiders and donors criticized her for being tone-deaf and out of touch, suggesting she may need a break from her role as global chief content officer.

via Page Six|

#anna-wintour #fashion-and-culture #john-galliano

culture1 month ago•22 min saved

Met Gala 2027 Faces Crisis as Julie Menin Demends Galliano Honor Be Reversed

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is facing intense backlash over its decision to honor designer John Galliano at the 2027 Met Gala. City Council Speaker Julie Menin called the move a 'serious mistake,' while museum trustees consider rescheduling the event to avoid coinciding with Holocaust Remembrance Day.

via New York Post|

#anna-wintour #antisemitism #culture

politics2 months ago•25 min saved

NYC Speaker Pulls Back on E-Bike Registration Amid PAC Pressure

City Council Speaker Julie Menin is dropping the registration requirement from her 17-bill e-bike safety package and deferring to Albany, signaling a shift away from Priscilla’s Law even as safety advocates say registration is essential for accountability with e-bike crashes rising. Critics blame money from Uber and DoorDash for stalling reform, while ally and transportation chair Shaun Abreu has moved to oppose rider licensing and registration, highlighting a broader momentum gap at the state level.

via New York Post|

#albany #ebike-registration #julie-menin

local2 months ago•5 min saved

NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak: five dead as council speaker questions mayor’s handling

New York City’s Legionnaires’ outbreak has grown to five deaths among 84 cases, prompting Council Speaker Julie Menin to blame Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration for a slow, opaque response; health officials defend targeted cooling-tower disinfection and extensive sampling as the most effective approach, noting 183 cooling towers tested with several positives, while the source remains under investigation and officials say the outbreak is likely over.

via ABC7 New York|

#cooling-towers #julie-menin #legionnaires-disease

politics2 months ago•27 min saved

City Hall tightens cooling-tower oversight after Legionnaires' outbreak

NYC City Council Speaker Julie Menin introduced a bill to require proactive cooling-tower testing and automatic disinfection, plus a summer hotline, as the Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side sickens dozens and has claimed multiple lives; the council will also hold an oversight hearing in September to scrutinize Mayor Mamdani's response and push for real-time cooling-tower compliance data.

via New York Post|

#cooling-towers #julie-menin #legionnaires-disease

us-news3 months ago•26 min saved

New York City Budget Deal Clears Deadline, Skips NYPD Headcount Increase

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a last-minute handshake on NYC’s nearly $126 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, preserving current NYPD staffing levels while adding a new $175 million housing-voucher expansion run by the HPD to aid eviction-affected residents and shelter clients not covered by existing programs. The pact includes dropping a lawsuit related to previously approved reforms, moves spending toward education and social services, and was reached just before the July 1 deadline amid protests over police staffing, tax- and revenue-based funding debates, and calls to close a multibillion-dollar budget gap.

via New York Post|

#housing-vouchers #julie-menin #mamdani