OpenAI CEO Sam Altman meets with US lawmakers in Washington, where he discusses the company’s next artificial intelligence model and the broader policy environment for AI. According to reports, Altman tells reporters after the meetings that he supports Congress passing AI legislation intended to safeguard the emerging technology. He does not identify specific legislative proposals during his remarks. Instead, he emphasizes general support for federal guardrails, including measures related to AI security and cybersecurity. Altman’s visit includes conversations with lawmakers while OpenAI prepares for its next model, though details of the model itself are not provided in the coverage. The discussions underscore ongoing US efforts to shape rules for AI deployment, with attention on risk management and protecting systems and users as AI capabilities advance. The reporting across outlets describes Altman’s position as broadly supportive of legislative action, without attributing particular provisions to any bill.
Sam Altman meets US lawmakers, backs federal AI legislation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman meets with US lawmakers in Washington, where he discusses the company’s next artificial intelligence model and the broader policy environment for AI. According to reports, Altman...
- Sam Altman meets with US lawmakers in Washington, DC on July 29.
- Altman discusses OpenAI’s upcoming next AI model with legislators.
- Altman says he supports Congress passing federal AI legislation.
- He does not specify particular legislative proposals in his remarks.
- Coverage highlights support for AI cybersecurity or security guardrails.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with U.S. lawmakers Wednesday (July 29) and told reporters later that he supports federal artificial intelligence legislation, Bloomberg reported. Altman said that he didn’t discuss specific legislative proposals but that he was “certainly” supportive of AI cybersecurity guardrail legislation, according to the report. During the meetings, Altman also discussed OpenAI’s […] The post Sam Altman Voices Support for Federal AI Guardrails During DC Visit appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
3 hours agoOpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman said he discussed the company’s upcoming artificial intelligence model with US lawmakers and expressed his support for Congress to pass AI legislation, highlighting calls to safeguard the emerging technology.
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