Anthropic and OpenAI have urged governments to strengthen safeguards around advanced artificial intelligence, warning that increasingly capable AI systems could create serious risks if they are poorly managed.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the United Nations Security Council on September 23 during a session focused on artificial intelligence and international security. Amodei said AI could pose a risk to humanity if managed poorly, while Altman warned that people could eventually lose control over the technology.
Both executives called for international cooperation and safeguards as AI systems become more advanced. They also cautioned against concentrating too much AI power within a single company or country.
The discussion comes as AI developers move beyond traditional chatbots toward systems capable of handling increasingly complex tasks. The rapid development of these technologies has intensified debates over how advanced models should be tested, monitored and regulated.
OpenAI has separately called for international coordination and common technical standards for advanced AI, while Anthropic CEO Amodei recently urged the industry to slow the pace of capability development to create more time to address safety concerns.
At the same time, both companies face intense competition and significant commercial pressure as the AI industry expands. Anthropic is also considering another model release amid competition with OpenAI and preparations surrounding a potential public listing, according to recent reporting.
The UN Security Council discussion did not establish binding global AI rules, but it placed the safety and governance of advanced AI directly on the international security agenda.
