OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Advocate for Global AI Regulation

During a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, urged for global regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) due to its potential risks to humanity. This call came amid the ongoing United Nations General Assembly.

Amodei expressed concerns that poorly managed AI could threaten humanity, while Altman emphasized the need for democratic processes in AI development, stating that decisions should not be made solely by labs in San Francisco. Their appeal for international oversight received support from various countries, including France and the United Kingdom.

However, the United States, represented by Michael Kratsios, opposed centralized international control over AI, asserting that Washington rejects such efforts. The discussion reflects the broader competition between the United States and China in AI development, with experts cautioning that this rivalry may hinder acceptance of significant regulatory measures.

The United Nations has been working on establishing international rules for AI, having adopted a non-binding resolution in 2024.