OpenAI says it has been working with rival AI labs—including Anthropic and Google DeepMind—on artificial intelligence safety issues for several weeks. OpenAI’s global policy chief, Chris Lehane, confirms the discussions in Washington, while also addressing questions about whether competitors need an antitrust waiver to coordinate on safety.

Quartz and PYMNTS report Lehane says OpenAI does not see a need for an antitrust waiver for these safety efforts, presenting the talks as aimed at risk reduction rather than market coordination. CNBC adds that the collaboration follows earlier proposals from Google, including a U.S.-led “Standards Body” concept discussed since July.

Other outlets frame the moment through broader policy and governance debates. Business Line and NDTV describe calls from top executives to prioritize safety and independent testing, while Washington Examiner and Gizmodo highlight skepticism and questions about whether “AI safety” advocacy reflects genuine concern or strategic influence. Across reports, the common theme is that leading model makers are calling for safeguards as they develop increasingly capable systems, with some also urging a pause or slower pace in development.