OpenAI says it is coordinating with Anthropic and Google on AI safety

Published Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · 12:07 PM EDT

OpenAI says it has been working with Anthropic and Google for several weeks on AI-safety steps, according to Bloomberg Law. OpenAI says it does not need an antitrust waiver to begin that coordination. The report does not identify the specific safety measures, any shared standard, or an agreement among the companies.

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