AI safety has become a growing focus among major artificial intelligence companies as researchers and technology leaders debate how quickly advanced AI systems should be developed.
Reuters reported that OpenAI has been working with Anthropic and Google's AI division on AI safety discussions. OpenAI's chief lobbyist Chris Lehane said the company had been working with the two rivals for several weeks. Reuters noted that it could not independently verify all details of the reported discussions.
The discussions come amid broader debate over the development of increasingly capable AI systems.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently called for a slower pace of frontier AI development and argued that companies should have room to coordinate on certain safety issues. His proposal included a request for a narrow antitrust exemption for some safety-related discussions.
The idea has received different responses across the technology industry.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson expressed skepticism about companies seeking antitrust exemptions while also supporting new regulations. He argued that such arrangements could potentially create barriers for competitors.
Meanwhile, several technology executives have publicly discussed the need for stronger AI safety measures, while others have emphasized continued development and individual responsibility by AI companies.
The debate reflects a broader challenge for the industry: how to develop increasingly capable AI systems while establishing safeguards for potential risks.
For consumers and businesses, the outcome could influence how AI models are developed, evaluated and deployed in areas ranging from software development to autonomous AI agents.
Source: Reuters, September 15, 2026.