OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs at UN call for global AI cooperation: 'We are at a crossroads'
The tech leaders warned about the risk of humans losing control of AI systems and of the systems getting into the wrong hands.
On Wednesday, the leaders of OpenAI and Anthropic addressed the United Nations Security Council, urging for global cooperation on artificial intelligence. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, warned that AI could either usher in a new Renaissance or an industrial revolution of upheaval and disarray. Both Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei stressed the need for global standards to ensure AI safety as the technology rapidly develops.
They warned of the risks of losing control over AI systems and their potential misuse by malicious actors, stating that AI could pose a risk to humanity as a whole if not managed properly. Both companies have pledged to slow down the release of new AI models if they identify potential threats. Altman called for international AI standards, accurate and rapid incident reporting, and secure channels for sharing safety incidents.
He emphasized that managing these risks is a shared responsibility, not just for individual companies, but for the industry and global community. Their calls for international cooperation stand in contrast to President Donald Trump, who rejects global attempts to regulate AI during his U.N. address.
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