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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Discuss U.S. AI Standards Body

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 2:36 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are discussing creating a U.S. AI standards body.
Talks began in July 2026, according to The Information and AFP.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a development slowdown and safety testing on Sept. 12.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the standards body must be built without U.S. government support.
Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis proposed a self-regulatory model similar to FINRA.

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Historical Context

In 2007, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) was created through the merger of the New York Stock Exchange’s regulatory arm and NASDAQ’s, establishing a self-regulatory model for U.S. securities markets. FINRA now oversees more than 3,500 member firms and regulates approximately 100,000 registered representatives, while the Securities and Exchange Commission retains ultimate supervisory authority. Similarly, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are negotiating a U.S. AI standards body in 2026, with DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis echoing FINRA’s self-regulatory blueprint. If adopted, this framework could shape AI governance, granting industry autonomy while prompting the SEC and Congress to monitor compliance and consumer protection.

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Story summary

OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are discussing creating a U.S. AI standards body.
Talks began in July 2026, according to The Information and AFP.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a development slowdown and safety testing on Sept. 12.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the standards body must be built without U.S. government support.
Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis proposed a self-regulatory model similar to FINRA.

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