Safety/press release/2026-09-23

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at UN Security Council on AI safety and regulation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the UN Security Council, participating in a debate on the governance and safety of artificial intelligence. Altman stated that OpenAI would consider slowing down its development if deemed necessary for global safety, a claim originating directly from the company's CEO.

3 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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3 outlets covered “OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at UN Security Council on AI safety and regulation”. All of them report the following:

  • Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, spoke at the UN Security Council
  • The discussion focused on AI regulation and safety
  • Altman stated OpenAI would slow down its development if needed for safety

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