OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman will brief the United Nations Security Council on September 23, 2026, during the UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting, convened by France, will address artificial intelligence and international security. Altman's remarks will focus on AI safety and the need for international coordination. The session comes after AI industry leaders called for a slowdown in AI development due to risks of loss of control. The Security Council first discussed AI risks in 2023, with China and the US expressing concerns.
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