OpenAI urges US to lead global AI technical standards push

OpenAI urged the United States on Monday to lead international efforts in developing global technical standards for frontier AI, including systems capable of recursive self-improvement. The call comes as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly. The AI giant warned that US leadership is crucial to shaping the global AI framework, arguing that failure to lead could weaken alliances and allow a fragmented system to emerge. OpenAI also addressed "pacing" AI development, emphasizing that alignment research must stay ahead of capabilities. Sam Altman is scheduled to brief the UN Security Council on Wednesday, with France convening the meeting. The Trump administration has rejected calls to slow AI development, citing concerns that a pause would allow China to close the technology gap.