UNITED NATIONS, United States: Leaders of major artificial intelligence companies have urged governments and technology firms to adopt stronger safety measures as AI systems become more advanced and capable.
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and other technology leaders addressed the UN Security Council on Wednesday, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence requires careful management.
Altman said the current stage of AI development required “extreme care”, adding that increasingly capable systems could create challenges if institutions fail to keep pace with technological progress.
He called for cooperation between governments and the technology industry to establish responsible approaches for the future of AI.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said companies developing advanced AI models must maintain strict safety standards as the technology grows more powerful.
“We will slow down as much as necessary in order to make sure that every successive AI technology that we release is actually safe,” Amodei told the meeting.
He also warned that poorly managed AI systems could create risks on a global scale.
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The meeting came after several incidents involving AI models raised questions about cybersecurity and the ability of advanced systems to operate independently.
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Hugging Face chief executive Clement Delangue, whose company was targeted by an AI-related cyber incident, said artificial intelligence could also help strengthen digital security when used responsibly.
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio told the council that concerns surrounding AI development should lead to practical solutions and cooperation.
The discussions took place as governments debate how to balance technological progress with safety requirements.
Several countries have called for international cooperation on AI standards, while some officials have argued that new regulations should not slow innovation.
OpenAI has supported global discussions on AI governance, saying international cooperation will be important as the technology continues to develop.
The UN meeting highlighted the growing focus on creating safeguards for artificial intelligence while allowing research and innovation to continue.
