Anthropic and OpenAI push for AI regulation as critics question their motives

Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs are publicly warning that advanced AI systems pose dangers requiring regulation, while critics question their motives ahead of U.S. midterm elections and potential stock market listings. The companies advocate for independent testing and safety protocols, positioning themselves as cautious leaders in an unregulated market. Experts note this rhetoric shifts focus from current harms like AI-enabled surveillance and military use toward speculative existential threats. Critics argue the firms seek investor favor and to create barriers against smaller competitors, while the Trump administration has dismissed AI alarmism. Former officials question whether proposed self-selected auditors can maintain independence and credibility.