The Verge
A brief history of AI executives calling for regulation
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind, and Satya Nadella of Microsoft have publicly called for AI regulation in recent statements. The executives have stated that regulatory frameworks are needed as AI systems advance. Altman previously testified before Congress on AI safety in 2023, and Amodei has outlined safety principles in company statements. Nadella has called for responsible AI development in multiple public appearances.
