오픈AI, “앤트로픽·구글과 AI 안전 문제 이미 협력 중”

OpenAI has expressed collaboration with Anthropic and Google DeepMind on AI safety issues, according to information reported by Bloomberg. This cooperation comes amid growing concerns about the rapid development of AI and a need to regulate its speed. However, US regulators remain wary of safety cooperation among leading companies potentially serving as barriers for new entrants in the market.

OpenAI's global policy chief, Chris Riley, announced on September 15, as reported by Bloomberg, that the company has been discussing AI safety issues with Anthropic and Google DeepMind for some time. He stated, "It's better to work together prioritizing safety." The CEO pointed out that historical cases of companies helping each other to solve safety problems exist, using the aviation industry as an example.

Riley explained that while companies compete in the market, cooperation on safety issues is possible. Leading AI firms are also actively working on creating unified safety rules. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairperson Andrew Moore expressed skepticism about large AI companies demanding simultaneous regulatory waivers and exemptions, calling it "very suspicious" and sounding like "digging a ditch."

Other AI startups share similar concerns. Paradox Alaa, CEO of AI hardware design company Cognitive, criticized the situation where leading companies set up barriers after capturing the market, describing it as "the big companies building walls behind." However, congressional efforts aim to allow AI companies limited sharing of safety information, with Senate Republicans Jim Banks and Adam Schiff and Democrats Elizabeth Warren proposing limited exemptions from antitrust laws for sharing information on AI systems.

This proposal is also included in the annual defense-related legislation. OpenAI has expressed support for broader and more comprehensive AI safety legislation. Riley briefed lawmakers in Washington on the Federal AI Governance System proposal pushed by House Republicans and Democrats, as well as the "existential risk" response bill discussed by Senate Republicans Ted Cruz and Democrat Amy Klobuchar.

He said he would support any legislation that passes. However, Bloomberg forecasts that the likelihood of the legislation passing in the current Congress is slim, as the House will leave for the midterm elections in November, and a short session after the election may focus on topics like the increase in defense budget.