GoKawiilOpenAI, Google and Anthropic hold talks on joint AI safety standards
OpenAI confirmed it has been in discussions with Google and Anthropic about collaborating on AI safety measures, following a July proposal from Google DeepMind chair Demis Hassabis for a U.S.-led self-regulatory 'Standards Body.' The talks gained momentum after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged AI firms to slow development of their most advanced models, a call publicly praised by Hassabis and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
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Fierce rivals coordinating on safety signals that competitive pressure to ship powerful models is now colliding with mounting fears about losing control over AI risk. If these companies move toward shared standards or a regulatory-style body, it could shape how governments eventually approach oversight, potentially heading off stricter external regulation.
- OpenAI confirmed safety-focused talks with Google and Anthropic
- Hassabis's July proposal for a FINRA-like 'Standards Body' sparked the discussions
- Altman says pacing advanced model development is now a top internal topic at OpenAI
Source: cnbc.com — Ashley Capoot, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discussing collaboration on AI safety issues”
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