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OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs push for AI cooperation at UN after Trump rebuffs 'globalist scheme' to control it
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has advocated for AI companies to reduce the speed of AI development to address potential risks. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has made similar arguments. The two executives presented their positions at a United Nations forum focused on AI governance. President Trump previously characterized international AI coordination efforts as a "globalist scheme to control" the technology.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/23/altman-amodei-un-ai-safety.html