OpenAI and Anthropic Grant US Government Access to Test New AI Models
Two leading AI startups agree to let the U.S. AI Safety Institute evaluate their latest models before and after public release. The partnership aims to establish safety standards and mitigate risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence.
OpenAI and Anthropic agree to let the U.S. AI Safety Institute evaluate their new AI models before and after public release. This collaboration addresses growing industry concerns regarding the safety and ethical implications of advanced artificial intelligence. The institute operates under the Department of Commerce at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The U.S. AI Safety Institute gains early access to major new models from both companies to conduct collaborative research on capabilities and safety risks. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expresses strong support for this mission, noting the partnership helps inform safety best practices and standards. Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark highlights that this government expertise rigorously tests models prior to widespread deployment.
This safety agreement emerges alongside major business milestones for both startups. OpenAI confirms its user base doubles to 200 million weekly active users over the past year while pursuing a new funding round that values the company above $100 billion. Anthropic, backed by Amazon, holds a recent valuation of $18.4 billion as both companies navigate rapid growth alongside increased government oversight.