OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has unveiled a proposal for global technical standards concerning the safety and security of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that the United States should take the lead. This comes as the competition for AI technological supremacy expands among nations, including the U.S. and China, with a call for the U.S. to secure international governance over AI.
In a lengthy blog post published on September 21, OpenAI stated, "To ensure the safe and beneficial development of AI, there is a need for common standards that various companies and countries can apply in AI development, alongside advancements in alignment research that ensures AI aligns with human values and control." The organization emphasized that the U.S. should spearhead the establishment of global AI technical standards in collaboration with other countries.
OpenAI argued that the U.S. is in a favorable position to lead these efforts due to its possession of industries at the forefront of AI technology and its strong global networks in critical sectors such as finance, trade, defense, technology, and information systems.
It pointed out, "Whether the U.S. takes the lead now will determine if it can shape a global AI framework or watch as a fragmented, imbalanced, and conflict-ridden AI system develops."
OpenAI also noted that geopolitical competition will extend beyond mere technological advancement, becoming a contest over the adoption and proliferation of AI. It stressed that the nation that establishes realistic international cooperation and reasonable regulations will lead the way in AI expansion.
To establish international AI standards, OpenAI suggested leveraging networks of AI safety research institutions in various countries, including South Korea.
With the upcoming U.S.-China summit, OpenAI highlighted the importance of cooperation with China. It stated that dialogue between the U.S. and China in the field of AI safety could be a positive step, noting that discussions are currently taking place between the two nations.
This proposal from OpenAI comes as discussions around AI safety have resurfaced in the industry. Competitor Anthropic introduced its own measures for the safe development of advanced AI models last week, while AI researchers have been increasingly warning about the potential risks AI poses to humanity.
In contrast, President Donald Trump has dismissed calls to slow down AI development as a "hoax," maintaining that the U.S. must continue to advance its AI capabilities to stay ahead of China. The debate over the pace and safety of AI development is intensifying within the U.S.
As AI emerges as a key issue in international affairs, the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York on September 22 is expected to address AI safety and international security as major agenda items.
According to the Associated Press, the U.N. Security Council has scheduled a high-level meeting on September 23 to discuss the threats posed by AI to global security and safety. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is also set to attend the U.N. Security Council meeting to brief on AI and international security.
AI safety is also expected to be a significant topic at the U.S.-China summit scheduled for September 24, particularly regarding whether the two countries will agree to establish a "hotline" for direct communication in the event of AI-related incidents or crises that threaten national security.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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