Prominent artificial intelligence executives Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Sam Altman of OpenAI have appealed to the United Nations Security Council, urging it to issue guidance on the development and deployment of AI technologies.
The two CEOs wrote to the council, calling for “rigorous technical frameworks” to define permissible and prohibited uses of AI. Their letter marks a shift from earlier calls for industry self‑regulation to a demand for immediate, public, international oversight.
Amodei and Altman argue that voluntary standards have proven insufficient to address the rapid pace of AI advancement and the associated risks. They contend that a coordinated global approach is needed to prevent misuse and ensure safety.
Background
Both Anthropic and OpenAI are among the leading firms developing large‑language models and other generative AI tools. In recent months, their products have faced scrutiny over potential harms such as misinformation, bias, and security vulnerabilities.
Previous industry statements favored self‑governance, but the executives now cite escalating concerns from governments and civil society as justification for external regulation.
Next Steps
The UN Security Council has not yet responded to the request. Analysts say any formal resolution could take months, requiring consensus among member states. Meanwhile, Amodei and Altman have pledged to cooperate with any forthcoming framework and to adjust their companies’ practices accordingly.