OpenAI discusses an idea for a global artificial intelligence governance body that would involve the United States and include China as a member, according to comments from the company’s leadership. OpenAI Vice President of Global Affairs Chris Lehane says the concept could take inspiration from the International Atomic Energy Agency, which has a framework for international oversight.
Bloomberg reports that OpenAI would support such a governance structure led by the US and including China as part of its membership, with the remarks coming shortly before the start of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The timing links the proposal to a period of heightened attention on US-China relations and technology policy.
Across the coverage, the central point is that OpenAI is raising the possibility of international coordination on AI governance, with a US-Chiina-centered membership framework and an institutional model similar to existing global oversight arrangements. The reports do not provide details on enforcement mechanisms, scope of regulation, or whether governments or other stakeholders have accepted the proposal.
