OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind confirm weeks of safety talks

2 Sep 15 · 9d ago · 33 articles · 11 posts · 7 sources · development 2 of 8

OpenAI global policy chief Chris Lehane told reporters the three companies have been coordinating on AI safety for weeks, as first reported by Bloomberg, while some executives noted the talks could raise antitrust concerns.

OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind confirm weeks of safety talks — techcrunch.com

“if this is just an excuse to curtail their runaway cash-burning, this is just straight-up collusion”

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OpenAI AI developer disclosing the incidentsSam Altman OpenAI CEODario Amodei Anthropic CEOChris Lehane OpenAI global policy chiefDavid Sacks White House AI advisor

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What was reported 4 claims about this development

21 outlets OpenAI, Google and Anthropic agree to collaborate on AI safety

first by TechCentral.ie, 9d ago · also Business Today, SiliconANGLE, Hindustan Times, صو&#1578 …, Türkiye Today, Gizmodo +14
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- OpenAI Says It’s Working With Anthropic, Google on AI Safety Bloomberg.com · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have been discussing AI safety and risks for weeks: All details Business Today · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic and Google secretly joined forces to collaborate on AI safety SiliconANGLE · 9d ago
- OpenAI collaborating with Google and Anthropic to address AI safety as Chris Lehane weighs in: 'It's better to...' Hindustan Times · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Discuss Creating Professional Body to Oversee AI Risks صو&#1578 … · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic and Google explore joint AI safety body Türkiye Today · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Join Forces for Safety as Antitrust Concerns Mount Gizmodo · 9d ago
- OpenAI confirms AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind after extinction warnings Neowin · 9d ago
- OpenAI says it has been working with Anthropic and Google for several weeks on AI safety, and it does not need an antitrust waiver to coordinate on safety Bloomberg · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic and Google in talks to create a standards body as AI fears rise France 24 EN · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discussing collaboration on AI safety issues CNBC · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic, Google to create an AI standards body RTE News · 9d ago
- OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are working to create an AI standards body Channel News Asia · 9d ago
- OpenAI is working with Anthropic, Google on AI safety, Bloomberg News reports Yahoo! Finance Canada · 9d ago
- OpenAI is working with Anthropic and Google on AI safety ET BrandEquity · 9d ago
3 outlets AI Safety Push Raises Antitrust Questions for Anthropic, OpenAI

first by Bloomberg Tech, 9d ago · also Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg
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- Anthropic, OpenAI Safety Push Risks ‘Regulatory Wall’ for Rivals Bloomberg Law · 9d ago
2 outlets OpenAI, Anthropic Staff Wary of AI Slowdown

first by NewsMax.com, 8d ago · also Financial Times
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- Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic staff felt blindsided by Dario Amodei's and Sam Altman's calls to slow the frontier; some fear evaluators may compromise security Financial Times · 8d ago
1 outlet OpenAI, Anthropic Safety Talks Stir Startup Concerns

first by Bloomberg Tech, 8d ago

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if this is just an excuse to curtail their runaway cash-burning, this is just straight-up collusion

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Chris Lehane said in a press conference this morning that OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have been working together on AI safety for weeks. He also said that ‘OpenAI does not see the need for an antitrust waiver for the three AI firms to coordinate on safety matters’.

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AI Slowdown: The Devil’s in the Details https://www. bloomberg.com/news/newsletters /2026-09-15/ai-safety-push-raises-antitrust-questions-for-anthropic-openai?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Bloomberg Television @ bloomberg-television-bloomberg

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