OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Brief UN Security Council on AI Safety
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will brief the 15-member UN Security Council on September 23 during the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting, convened by France, will focus on international security standards and mitigating risks associated with rapidly advancing AI systems. This briefing signals a growing effort among world powers and tech leaders to establish global AI safety standards at the highest diplomatic level. It highlights international concerns that rapidly evolving AI models could present severe global security risks if left unregulated. Chaired by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, the session will focus on preventing malicious use of AI and encouraging responsible deployment. High-level representatives from Anthropic may also attend the meeting, building on the Security Council's initial AI risk session held in 2023.
## BACKGROUND
The UN Security Council is tasked with maintaining international peace and security, making its engagement a sign of elevated concern around artificial intelligence risks. As frontier AI models advance toward higher autonomy and potential self-improvement, policymakers are increasingly worried about misuse, biosecurity threats, and loss of control over artificial intelligence.