Sen. Hawley: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at rogue AI hearing
Sam Altman declined to testify. A Senate subcommittee is investigating rogue AI after a wave of cyberattacks.
Why it matters
Policy momentum is building around rogue AI governance. Altman's no-show signals OpenAI's stance on congressional oversight and highlights the gap between industry and legislative urgency on agent safety and accountability.
The key facts
10 to knowSenate subcommittee hearing on rogue AI held Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify
Hearing triggered by series of AI cyberattacks and escalating risk warnings
Sen. Hawley made the declination public
No statement from OpenAI on reasons for refusal provided in article
Senate subcommittee hearing on rogue AI scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026
Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO) declined to testify
Hearing triggered by series of AI cyberattacks and increasing safety warnings
Sen. Hawley (unnamed subcommittee) convening the hearing
No testimony date or alternative appearance disclosed in this report
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Publisher excerpt: A Senate subcommittee on Wednesday is examining rogue AI, after a series of AI cyberattacks and increasing warnings about the risks of the technology.