OpenAI representative Chris Lehane stated that the company does not require antitrust waivers to collaborate with industry peers on AI safety. He cited the airline industry as a historical precedent for such safety-focused cooperation between competitors.
Recent reports indicate that OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind have held discussions regarding the formation of an AI industry standards body. The extent of this collaboration was previously undisclosed.
OpenAI has publicly expressed support for the FRONTIER Act, a legislative proposal introduced by Representatives Jay Obernolte and Lori Trahan. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for AI safety.
The proposed legislation would mandate that leading AI companies permit external evaluators to assess the safety of their models. Lehane confirmed that OpenAI supports these independent verification requirements.
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson recently cautioned that policymakers should remain wary of AI firms seeking antitrust exemptions while simultaneously lobbying for new industry regulations.
