Sam Altman, Dario Amodei urge UN Security Council to adopt international AI standards

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, recently called on the United Nations Security Council to adopt international standards for artificial intelligence. During separate briefings on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, both leaders emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to manage the powerful technology as it continues to advance rapidly. They warned that without proper safeguards, AI could pose significant risks, including the loss of human control, the concentration of power in a few hands, and potential misuse such as in the development of biological weapons.

Amodei specifically proposed several measures to the council. These included international agreements to prohibit the use of AI for creating biological weapons, the establishment of global standards for testing new AI models, and the creation of a notification system for AI incidents that could have serious global security implications. Altman echoed these concerns, stressing that critical decisions about AI development should be guided by democratic institutions and governments accountable to people, rather than being left solely to technology companies.

The AI executives highlighted the dual nature of artificial intelligence, acknowledging its potential for progress in areas like healthcare and scientific discovery, while simultaneously cautioning against its dangers if not responsibly managed. Their calls for international regulation come amidst growing scrutiny of AI safety and warnings from some researchers that the technology could pose existential risks to humanity.