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OpenAI's Sam Altman to Brief UN Security Council Next Week

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is set to address the UN Security Council next week, marking a rare public appearance by the controversial figure. The meeting comes amid heightened global scrutiny of AI's role in international security. The Council is expected to probe the implications of Altman's leadership and OpenAI's technologies.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has confirmed he will brief the UN Security Council in the coming days. The event is scheduled to take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The brief is expected to cover OpenAI's current projects, including its advanced AI models and their potential applications in global security. The UN Security Council has expressed interest in understanding the ethical and strategic dimensions of AI development. The meeting will include discussions on how OpenAI's technologies might influence international stability and security protocols. Altman's appearance is notable given his previous controversies and the ongoing debates about the regulation of AI. Sources report that the brief will be followed by a closed-door session with select Council members. No further details have been disclosed about the agenda or the expected outcomes of the meeting.

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IndependentEuractivSep 19, 11:44 AM
OpenAI's Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week - euractiv.com

OpenAI's Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week euractiv.com

IndependentStraits TimesSep 19, 12:50 AM
OpenAI’s Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week - straitstimes.com

OpenAI’s Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week  straitstimes.com