OpenAI backs creation of global AI governance body led by the U.S. that would include China as a member

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OpenAI Vice President of Global Affairs Chris Lehane said the company supports creating a U.S.-led global AI governance body that could include China. He suggested the organization could resemble the IAEA and be built by linking the U.S. Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation with AI safety institutes worldwide. Lehane said OpenAI has floated connecting AI safety institutes but acknowledged uncertainty over whether the U.S. administration would accept China’s participation. The comments came as President Trump traveled to China, and the proposal is framed against rising U.S.-China competition on AI, chip restrictions, and trade.

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