OpenAI, Google, Anthropic Unite on AI Safety

OpenAI's global policy chief Chris Lehane confirmed the company has been in talks with rivals Anthropic and Google DeepMind on AI safety for several weeks. The discussions follow Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's widely supported essay calling for industry collaboration to slow frontier AI development and prevent catastrophic risks. The three companies are reportedly working to establish an industry standards body, even without U.S. government backing. Some leaders, including Sam Altman, have flagged potential antitrust concerns over the coordination. The Trump administration has dismissed AI safety concerns, warning that slowdowns could benefit China.