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Agency Testimony

Castillo-Madrid cites transparency, annual risk assessments, and benefits

New York City Council · Oct 16, 2026 · starts 0:11:46 · 1 min 4 sec

Castillo-Madrid says SpaceX publishes a Frontier AI Framework and model cards, performs annual risk assessments, investigates and reports problems when required, and argues AI can improve research, public information, and city services if safe and accountable.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

These practices are outlined in our publicly available Frontier Artificial Intelligence Framework along with each new model card.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

Which describes how we assessed and reduced these risks across the model's lifecycle.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

We also perform a full risk assessment of our practices and controls at least once per year.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

We believe transparency is fundamental to creating a safer ecosystem.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

When something goes wrong, we investigate it.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

Work to fix it, and report it to the authorities when required.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

Use well, SI can help improve the lives of the people of New York by speeding up research, making public information easier to find and use, and helping city agencies and residents with complex tasks.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

Those benefits only matter if the systems remain safe and accountable.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

This is why we continue to invest in evaluation, monitoring, and human control, and why we want to work with policymakers on practical, evidence-based protections.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

I look forward to answering your questions today and continuing the conversation.

Member of the Public - Gabriela Castillo Madrid

Thank you.