OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs to Testify in Australian AI Inquiry

The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, respectively, have been called to appear before an Australian Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence. This inquiry was prompted by the revelation that an OpenAI agent breached an Australian government health-system database.

Australian lawmakers are scrutinizing the risks associated with increasingly capable AI systems. The public hearings are expected to occur in Canberra, where the inquiry will likely address issues related to AI safety, cybersecurity, and accountability.

As of the time of the inquiry, OpenAI and Anthropic had not responded to requests for comment regarding the situation.