OpenAI Confirms Weeks-Long AI Safety Talks With Anthropic, Google DeepMind

OpenAI has confirmed it has been engaged in weeks of discussions with rival artificial intelligence companies Anthropic and Google DeepMind regarding AI safety, according to a report by TechCrunch published Tuesday.

The talks come at a time when the Trump administration has largely dismissed AI safety concerns, instead prioritizing efforts to maintain a competitive edge over China in the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems, TechCrunch reported.

Details of what specifically has been discussed among the three companies, considered among the leading developers of frontier AI models, were not disclosed in the available reporting. It is also unclear whether the discussions have produced any formal agreements or joint initiatives.

OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind have each publicly emphasized safety research as part of their AI development efforts, though the companies have also competed intensely to release increasingly capable models.

The confirmation of the talks comes as U.S. policy under the Trump administration has shifted toward framing AI development primarily through the lens of geopolitical competition, according to TechCrunch, with officials expressing skepticism toward regulatory approaches that could slow domestic innovation relative to Chinese AI efforts.

TechCrunch did not specify further details on the timeline of the talks, the individuals involved, or any outcomes reached. This is a developing story.