UN Security Council Warned on AI Risks by OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs
The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday about the risks of losing control over artificial intelligence, calling for global political cooperation to address these dangers. Amodei described AI as a potential risk to all humanity and the most important global security problem, while Altman stated that even a 0.1 percent chance of catastrophe is unacceptable. Their appearance followed recent industry warnings, including an essay by Amodei proposing slower AI development and external safety auditors. The two rivals announced they would hire independent auditors to verify safety practices. Amodei proposed international agreements, including banning AI use for bioweapons development and creating verification systems, while Altman emphasized that governments, not just San Francisco companies, should make key decisions.