# Sen. Hawley: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at rogue AI hearing

https://mins.news/en/item/80892

- CNBC, 2026-09-30 19:34 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/30/hawley-openai-sam-altman-rogue-ai.html

> A Senate subcommittee is examining rogue AI on Wednesday following a series of AI cyberattacks and growing warnings about the technology’s risks. Sen. Hawley said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at the hearing.

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