US lawmakers Sam Liccardo and Kevin Kiley have proposed legislation seeking binding AI safety safeguards with China, including technical exchanges, model testing, audits and a direct crisis hotline. The framework would also address cybersecurity, CBRN risks and intellectual property concerns.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has backed a more cautious approach to frontier AI development, citing safety and alignment concerns. He also indicated that OpenAI is unlikely to go public in 2026, saying significant work remains on AI safety.