OpenAI executive urges US AI safety standards in CNN interview
OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris Lehane, told CNN’s Pamela Brown that AI firms must earn public trust and called for national safety standards to govern AI development. Lehane’s comments come amid growing industry scrutiny over risks like misinformation and deepfake voice cloning, as highlighted by recent CNN reports on AI-generated news anchors in Venezuela and AI voice…
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- Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, advocates for national AI safety standards in a CNN interview
- Lehane emphasizes AI companies must earn public trust amid rising scrutiny over risks like misinformation and deepfakes
- Recent CNN reports include AI-generated news anchors in Venezuela and AI voice impersonation incidents
Lehane’s remarks follow broader debates about AI regulation, including warnings from figures like Eric Schmidt about AI’s readiness for critical decisions. While OpenAI has not proposed specific policies, Lehane’s call aligns with calls for industry-wide accountability amid rising public concern over AI’s societal impact.
OpenAI executive calls for national AI safety standards amid industry scrutiny
cnn.com · 1 October 2026
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