OpenAI Calls on US to Lead Global AI Standards Effort

OpenAI has urged the United States to lead an international effort to establish common technical standards for advanced artificial intelligence systems, proposing shared methods for measuring capabilities and risks alongside common incident reporting protocols. The company argues a US-led initiative would give Washington and its allies greater influence over the future global AI framework, calling for closer alignment between national and international standards ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. The proposal comes amid debate over AI development pace, with the Trump administration rejecting slowdowns over China concerns. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is scheduled to address the UN Security Council on Wednesday, ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting in Washington.