OpenAI is working with Anthropic, Google on AI safety, Bloomberg News reports

On Tuesday, Bloomberg News reported that OpenAI is collaborating with Anthropic and Alphabet's Google DeepMind on AI safety, based on insights from the company's global policy chief Chris Lehane. Concerns over AI's existential risks have escalated following a recent show of unity among America's leading AI lab heads who called for a pause in the technology's development.

Lehane disclosed that OpenAI had been in discussions with Anthropic and Google for several weeks and expressed confidence that the three AI firms did not require an antitrust waiver to collaborate on safety matters. Speaking at a briefing in Washington, Lehane emphasized the importance of working together to prioritize safety. He also stated that OpenAI would support any bipartisan legislation aimed at mitigating catastrophic AI risks, should it be proposed.

However, the companies did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment, and the report could not be independently verified by Reuters.